Second-Degree Murder Charge Laid In Death Of Lillooet Resident

The Canadian Press, 12 Feb, 2015 11:43 AM

LILLOOET, B.C. — A 36-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder involving the death of a Lillooet, B.C., man on Tuesday.

Police responded to a report of a serious assault and found 61-year-old Gary Mandseth with life-threatening injuries inside a Lillooet home.

Mandseth later died of his injuries in hospital.

Jeffery Harris, also of Lillooet, was taken into custody shortly after the discovery of the injured man and now faces the murder charge.

Harris remains in custody and is expected to appear in Kamloops provincial court Feb. 23.

The RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes unit has taken over the investigation into the death.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Premier Christy Clark Tells Truck Loggers Low International Oil Prices Good For B.C.

VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark says the low price of oil is an opportunity for British Columbia to bolster its needed pool of skilled workers.

Premier Christy Clark Tells Truck Loggers Low International Oil Prices Good For B.C.

One Senior Arrested At B.C. Grow-Op Sentenced While Another Awaits Fate

One of two seniors arrested at a marijuana grow-op north of Kamloops, B.C., has been handed a six-month conditional sentence while another faces the prospect of jail time.

One Senior Arrested At B.C. Grow-Op Sentenced While Another Awaits Fate

$200 turkey: Saskatchewan group helps with food costs in North

SASKATOON — A Saskatchewan group is looking to help families in Nunavut who are paying $6 for a can of soup and $200 for a turkey.

$200 turkey: Saskatchewan group helps with food costs in North

B.C. Man To Be Sentenced Today For Killing Brother In Alcohol-fuelled Stabbing

Kyle Louie earlier pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the alcohol-fuelled stabbing death of his 21-year-old brother, Reece Louie, near Oliver, B.C., on Feb. 19, 2011.

B.C. Man To Be Sentenced Today For Killing Brother In Alcohol-fuelled Stabbing

Police Dog Sniffs Out Wanted Man Hidden In Nanaimo Attic

NANAIMO, B.C. — A Nanaimo, B.C., man wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested Wednesday after a police dog discovered him hiding in an attic.

Police Dog Sniffs Out Wanted Man Hidden In Nanaimo Attic

Miss Universe Canada Scores Big Buzz Online With Outlandish Hockey Costume

MIAMI — Miss Universe Canada is hoping to take home the crown at the pageant, but she's already scored big buzz with her outlandish hockey-themed costume.