RCMP say the have found more remains in the Johnsons Landing mudslide. They say the remains were found late this afternoon following what they call "a rapid and expansive disaster response" that began last Thursday. The identity of the victim is not being released right now. Four people were caught in the slide when the mud came roaring down on … [Read more...]
DNA match body parts sent to Vancouver schools to remains of Jun Lin
June 13, 2012 by
DNA tests have revealed the hand and foot sent to two Vancouver schools belong to the man believed to have been murdered and dismembered by Luka Magnotta. Montreal police confirm the body parts sent to False Creek Elementary and Saint George's School two weeks ago are those of 33-year-old Jun Lin. A hand and foot sent to offices of political … [Read more...]
One of three remains for drug and weapons trial
June 8, 2012 by
When the re-trial of a notorious drug and weapons case gets underway later this year, only one of three originally charged will be in court. Jonathan Bacon, Godwin Cheng and Bacon's ex girlfriend Rayleene Burton were acquitted of numerous drug and weapons charges after a 2005 search of the home Bacon shared with Burton, and a vehicle. The … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Police say human remains sent to two local schools
June 5, 2012 by
Vancouver police are investigating the delivery of suspicious packages --possibly containing human remains to two local schools.The BC Coroner's Service is also investigating. Details will be released later this hour during a news conference at VPD headquarters. The schools involved are False Creek Elementary and St. George's private … [Read more...]
Operator charged, but Maple Ridge daycare remains open
May 16, 2012 by
The operator of a daycare in Maple Ridge has been charged with sex-related offences, but the daycare remains open. Edgar Hernandez faces charges of sexual interference and sexual assault, and is accused of touching a young girl inappropriately. A spokesman with the Fraser Health Authority, which licensed the Dragonfly Daycare, says the facility … [Read more...]
Human remains in Pacific Spirit Park identified
March 16, 2012 by
The BC Coroner's service has identified the human remains found in the woods at Pacific Spirit Park yesterday. The remains have been identified as those of 47 year old Violet Puskas. She was last known to be alive on January 5th. Dental records were used to identify the woman. Foul play has been ruled out in her death. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]
Human remains found in Whistler belong to missing man
March 15, 2012 by
Whistler RCMP have confirmed the human remains found in the woods near the Alpine Meadows subdivision last weekend are those of Mike Grefner, reported missing on Jan. 19. Police say there is no sign of foul play and they are investigating the circumstances leading to his death. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Human remains discovered in Whistler
March 11, 2012 by
Whistler mounties are investigating the discovery of human remains. Police don’t suspect foul play. RCMP Staff Sergeant Steve Leclair says two hikers came across the remains in a wooded area east of Highway 99 -- in the Alpine Meadows area. Leclair says it’s too early to speculate over identity, cause of death or other … [Read more...]
10 year old human remains identified
March 9, 2012 by
Remains found near Williams Lake last summer have been confirmed to be a 36-year old man who died ten years ago. The bones of Dennis Russell Meleta were found in a wooded area on August 24th. Advanced fingerprint techniques were used to make the identity. Police and the coroner's service have ruled out foul play, but they are not saying how … [Read more...]
Remains of missing scuba diver found after 26 years
December 7, 2011 by
The B.C. Coroners Service has identified the body of a scuba diver that was recovered from the Burrard Inlet back in October. The remains of Peter Devoe, who was wearing a wetsuit and scuba gear, were found entangled in the nets of two commercial fishermen as they were pulling up their crab trap on Oct. 23 in the Burrard Inlet, just west of Cates … [Read more...]
