MANITOBA

In this special update episode we’re joined by Beverley’s sister Barb Kilpatrick and niece Melanie to mark a milestone in one of the most high-profile cases the province has seen, reflect on the impact, and share new details - including some sad family news and a public plea for information.

25 years ago today, the body of 42 year old mother of two Beverley Rowbotham was found in the family car at an abandoned gas station in Selkirk, Manitoba.

Beverley’s political advisor husband, Mark Stobbe, was acquitted of her murder 12 years later. The case has remained unsolved.

Beverley’s remaining family members hope to finally get answers and justice for Beverley.

Beverley Rowbotham

Beverley and Mark's wedding

Sisters Barb and Betty react to the verdict

2025: Barb and daughter Melanie

Legacy Memorial Bench dedicated to Beverley Rowbotham - in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina

Engraved plaque

Public plea to help locate a potential credible lead - “Paul and Ann from Calgary”
- They are from Calgary, Alberta and drove to Rocky Mountain House in March of 2018 to deliver a handwritten note
  See an image of the Paul and Ann note
- Paul was very well spoken
  Anne had a cane and walked with a bit of a limp
  They indicated that they were scared, but needed to share their information in person
- TRANSCRIPTION OF NOTE:
  
  “Dear Barb & Dave,
  You don’t know us, but we have just realized that you live in Alberta. We live in Calgary, AB and we need to speak to you and your husband about your sister, Bev. Something very horrible happened to our family in 1999 and 2000. The circumstances pertaining to our family came in contact with your sister Bev’s family in 2000, especially just before Bev’s passing in October 2000.
  I don’t want to say much and cannot explain this over the phone, but we will need to speak to you in person and will explain all that we know at that time. We are using [Barb Kilpatrick’s co-worker] as a middle person to make contact. When we realized you lived in Rocky Mountain House we jumped in our car and drove to your city because we believe to know what we know.
  Regards - hope to see you soon - Paul and Ann.”
  If you have information to locate this this couple, please contact Canadian True Crime podcast and we will connect you.
Obituary for Beverley’s sister Betty Rowbotham who passed away October 18, 2025.
Clinging to hope: Twenty-five years after Beverley Rowbotham was slain, her family believes a mysterious letter could shed light on the case that gripped Manitoba by Chris Kitching for Winnipeg Free Press, October 24, 2025