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Double Homicide Victims In Northern B.C. Identified As Young Travellers From US And Australia

Darpan News Desk, 19 Jul, 2019 06:24 PM

RCMP have now confirmed the identity of the victims of the double homicide south of Liard Hot Springs which occurred between Sunday July 14, 2019 to Monday July 15, 2019.

In an effort to further the investigation and help determine a timeline leading up to their deaths, we are identifying the victims as Chynna Noelle Deese of the United States and Lucas Robertson Fowler of Australia, states Sgt. Janelle Shoihet, Media Relations Officer for the BC RCMP.

Police would like to speak to anyone that may have travelled this stretch of highway between Sunday July 14 2019 at 4:00 PM and Monday July 15 2019 at 8:00 AM. Police would especially like to speak with anyone who may have a Dashcam video while travelling that area.

A vehicle an older blue minivan with Alberta plates, was found at the scene and police would like to speak with anyone who may have seen the vehicle or rendered assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northern Rockies RCMP at 250 774-2700 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477

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