Clarification on preliminary results of investigation
100 Mile House RCMP has fielded calls of concern regarding this investigation as there have been false reports on social media that a wild animals were involved in the death of the individual on Stokes Rd. BC Conservation Officers were on scene lending their expertise and knowledge along with Williams Forensic Identification Section, North District Major Crimes and 100 Mile House RCMP. Through a collaborative effort and investigation it has been determined that no animal, wild or domestic was involved in the death of this individual. While cause of death has yet to be determined any animal involvement has been rules out. This incident remains an active BC Coroners investigation. Please refer any further requests to BC Coroner Service.
Cpl.Ryder BIRTWISTLE
Team Supervisor
100 Mile House Detachment
On the morning of October 3rd, the BC Coroner Service along with 100 Mile House RCMP and other support units attended to the Stokes Road address to continue working on the reported investigation. On October 2nd, a male, believed to be the resident of that address, was located by neighbours outside his residence deceased. There was some damage to the remains caused by animals, so the local BC Conservation Officers assisted with the investigation to identify possible animals involved in case there was a further risk to the public. After this consultation was completed, there is not believed to be any risk to the public associated with this file.
The major crimes portion of the investigation has been stood down at this time and the 100 Mile House RCMP will continue to support the BC Coroner Service with their investigation. Although firm identification is not yet possible and is still being investigated by the Coroner’s office, family members of the male associated to the address have been notified and updated with the current results of the investigation. 100 Mile House RCMP offers our condolences to the family.
Any further updates will be completed by the BC Coroner’s Service.
S/Sgt. Svend Nielsen
Detachment Commander
100 Mile House RCMP-GRC
