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Vancouver/Lower Mainland Violent Deaths 2006
CHON KUAN “Sam” SIO
On December 31st, 2006 at 1937 hours, 911 operators received a report of a male passed out in a red 2003 Infinity G35 located at the rear parking lot of the A&W Restaurant located at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam. IHIT has forwarded second degree murder charges in connection to stabbing death of 17-year-old Burnaby resident Chon Kuan “Sam” Sio to Port Coquitlam Crown Counsel. Charged with the murder is twenty-nine-year-old Cyril Severin Nelson of Port Coquitlam. IHIT File: 2006-162887 Dec. 31, 2006
TODD MCLEAN
On Saturday at approximately 0040 New Westminster police responded to a 911 call in the 800 block of Agnes Street. Once at the scene it was determined that a male had been taken to Royal Columbian Hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. The investigation to date has revealed that the victim Todd McLean, 17, of New Westminster, was shot in the chest at close range. His room mate Andriy Zaslvasckiy, 22, has been charged with Second Degree Murder. Neither the accused or the victim in this incident were known to police. RCMP File #IHIT 2006-156411 Dec. 16, 2006
NAME NOT RELEASED
A 28 year-old Surrey woman was found deceased at the 6200 Block of Grant in Burnaby. An autopsy was performed today and the cause of death will be determined once the lab results are in which will take some time. This incident is still being investigated as suspicious. The male that was in custody for this incident has since been released and no charges have been laid. The female’s name will not be released at this time. RCMP File #Burnaby 2006-67673 Dec. 14, 2006
JOHN LATHAN
Burnaby RCMP were called to a home in the 3800 block of Francis Street in North Burnaby. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) are working in Burnaby on the murder of John Lathan, 61. Police have arrested Jonathan Keegan Bird, 20. Bird's legal guardian was Latham's common-law wife, Noreen Ann Korner. RCMP File #Burnaby 2006-65766 December 4, 2006. Man pleads guilty Suspect arrested Cops hunt murder suspect Man sought in Burnaby death Armed and dangerous: Police seek 20-year-old man
NEENA MOHAMMED
On Monday, November 27, 2006 at approximately 6:50 p.m. 51 year old homemaker, Neena Mohammed, was shot and killed at her residence at 1931 London St in New Westminster. Once the murder took place the suspect(s) fled the area RCMP File #IHIT 2006-148656 Nov. 27, 2006 Murdered woman puzzles police Woman shot to death in New Westminster
AKI TAJIMA
Aki Tajima, 36, of Richmond has been identified as the pedestrian who was killed by a hit and run driver while crossing No 3 Rd at Anderson Rd at 7:10am yesterday and left on the street to die. The dark colored Import vehicle fled the scene northbound on No 3 Rd. The vehicle would have substantial front end damage. Nov. 15, 2006 Hit and run victim's husband makes tearful appeal Hit and run puts end to love story
ELVAN PRAKASH JATTAN
Surrey Detachment received a report of a found body at the rear of Creekside Elementary School located at 13838 - 91st Avenue, Surrey BC. The deceased was situated at the rear of the school near the playground equipment. Students on their way to school noticed the body and reported it to the School staff. The victim has been identified as Elvan Prakash Jattan, 23, of Surrey .As a result of an intense investigation a Young Offender was arrested on November 14th, 2006 for the murder of Jattan. The Young Offender (17 year-old male) has since been charged with the homicide. The name of the accused will not be released. RCMP File #IHIT 2006-139927 Nov. 7, 2006 Man missing, body found
WES & GLENNIS EDWARDS
Wes and Glennis Edwards burned bodies were found Saturday morning in the charred remains of their white, two-storey house on the Cheam reserve in Agassiz. The IHIT is involved in the case, but police could not confirm the cause of the fire or whether the couple was dead before it began. RCMP File #Upper Fraser Valley Detachment 2006-42302 Oct 30th, 2006 House fire kills quiet couple
NAVRETT WARAICH
Surrey RCMP responded to a complaint of domestic violence in the area of 70th Ave & 123 St. A South Asian woman, identified as Navreet Waraich was located and indications are that she had suffered multiple stabs wounds. She was treated on scene by ambulance personnel and then taken to an area hospital. She has succumb to her injuries. Her husband Jatinder Waraich has been charged with second-degree murder. RCMP File #Surrey 2006-136222 Oct. 29, 2006 Minimum 10 years Husband guilty 'Please save me' Another mom murdered Husband charged in stabbing death
NAME NOT RELEASED
Police are investigating the murder of a man who was beaten and stabbed Thursday in the Downtown Eastside. Witnesses watched three men chase the 25-year-old victim to Pender and Gore where he was stabbed. A 22-year-old Vancouver man Christopher McFee has been arrested and police are looking for two other suspects. Downtown stabbing VPD investigating a fatal stabbing Oct. 26, 2006
DAVID MITCHELL
RCMP in Surrey are seeking the public's assistance to solve the murder of an a man who died Oct. 27. Police say David Mitchell, 25, was seriously injured on Wednesday, Oct. 25, "during a severe assault" inside a residence in the 11000 block of Ravine Road. The assault on Mitchell was deliberate and is not believed to have been an act of random violence. RCMP File #Surrey 2006-134380 Oct. 25, 2006 Surrey RCMP seek help to solve murder
The double shooting in a car on a residential street that shocked a neighbourhood in Port Coquitlam, B.C., appears to be a case of domestic violence, the RCMP said Friday afternoon. Police said they believe Parmajit Singh Ghuman, 40, of Port Coquitlam shot his estranged wife while she was driving on Thursday afternoon and then turned the gun on himself. Both were critically wounded. Ghuman died a short time later, while Gurjeet Kaur Ghuman, also of Port Coquitlam, remains in critical condition. RCMP File #Coquitlam 06CQ43961 Oct. 19, 2006 Double shooting in Poco Kids witness attempted murder-suicide
Delta police responded to a report of a charred body found off Delta Port Way in South Delta on Oct. 23, 2006. On Oct. 26 autopsy results confirm that the body is that of 40-year-old Manjit Panghali who has been missing since Oct. 18. Delta Police Department File #06-24875 Oct. 18, 2006 Brother acquitted Nightmare for slain teacher's family Husband and his brother charged BC Sikhy Youth coverage Police search for gas buyer Detectives search victim's home Search warrant served on slain teacher's house Mourners to come from around the world Who murdered Manjit? Missing woman's kin await body ID Mounties tight-lipped about missing mom Strife in home of missing woman Family makes desperate plea for daughter's safe return
ALLAN ERIC DEGENSTEIN
Surrey RCMP responded to a call of a disturbance to the basement suite of 14369 100th Avenue, in Surrey. An hour later, a call was received from Surrey Memorial Hospital of persons with life threatening injuries. As a result of the injuries sustained, the RCMP confirms that Allan Eric Degenstein, 26, a Surrey resident, has died. Two other persons were injured in the same incident, and have been identified as Eric Briones, 25, and Jayson Pacatang, 28. Currently three persons are in custody as the investigation continues. Charges have now been laid against William Robles, 25, of Surrey. RCMP File #Surrey 2006-129796 Oct. 15, 2006 Surrey man stabbed to death
At approximately 7:18 pm, Abbotsford Police responded to the report of shots being fired in the area of the 1200 block of Peardonville Road in Abbotsford. Police located a deceased adult male in his 20’s inside a parked vehicle in the area. Police believe that this shooting is not a random incident. Sheldon Bluecloud, 29, of Edmonton, Alberta is believed to have recently traveled from Edmonton to British Columbia, however, investigators have still yet to determine what prompted the trip. Oct 12, 2006
NAME NOT RELEASED
A male body washed up on shore at the Beach beneath trail number 3. The body was discovered by members of the public walking along the shoreline. The investigation has determined foul play. The victim is described as a male, in good physical shape, good dental hygiene, age range of 30 to 50 years old, balding and may have kept his head shaved, distinctive goatee with patches of hair on either side of the chin separated in the middle. IHIT File #Richmond: 2006-44889 October 6th 2006
BRANDYN DIRIENZO
At approximately 8:00 pm a 20 year old Chilliwack male, Brandyn Dirienzo entered the Evergreen apartment complex on Bole Avenue, in Chilliwack. Dirienzo was not seen again by his family or friends and was initially reported missing to the Chilliwack RCMP. Since that time a team of investigators from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have been actively involved in the investigation. IHIT File #Chilliwack 2006-38403 Oct. 4, 2006 Cops treating man's disappearance as a homicide
TUONG NGO
Tuong Ngo, 92, was apparently hit by a vehicle eastbound on Southeast Marine Drive in the University Endowment lands some time before 3:50 a.m. Wednesday. He was lying on the concrete when struck again by a cabbie, who reported the crash. Ngo, who had dementia, was reported missing from his Chinatown care home at 6 p.m. that night. RCMP File #University 2006-4352 Sept. 27, 2006 Police urge fatal hit-and-run driver to own up
SHELLEY LYNN DEVOE
At approximately 0825 hours on September 22, 2006 Coquitlam RCMP received a 911 call from a person who had discovered the body of a female on the 5000 block of Harper Road in Coquitlam. Due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, police are unable to provide much in the way of details regarding the incident. The victim has been identified as forty-four-year-old Shelley Lynn Devoe of Surrey. She was also known to go by the name of Shelley Lynn Russell. Shawn William Merrick of Surrey was charged with the murder of Shelley Lynn Devoe. RCMP File #Coquitlam IHIT File: 2006-119263 Sept. 22, 2006 Man charged with 2nd degree murder Murder probe seeks recent clues
The RCMP are investigating a homicide after a man was found badly beaten in a wooded area in North Vancouver that is populated by homeless people and squatters. Police have identified him as 31-year-old Dayle Wendll Paull of North Vancouver and say the attack does not appear to be random. (CBC) RCMP File #North Vancouver IHIT2006-114734 Sept. 11, 2006 Killing stuns band
Job Clark's body was buried in the small aboriginal cemetery of the Cowichan band in Duncan -- the victim of an apparently senseless murder early Monday morning near the Value Village shopping centre in Burnaby. Clark was stabbed in the neck as he walked away from a carload of men whom he had met at a bar earlier in the night. (Vancouver Sun) RCMP File #Burnaby 2006-46913 September 4th, 2006
IGOR AVETISYAN
The North Vancouver RCMP received complaints of an altercation at the 100 block of West 5th Street, North Vancouver. A male was taken to Lions Gate Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Igor Avetisyan of Vancouver. Robert Patrick James Kinnear was arrested Sept. 2, 2006 and charged with 2nd degree murder, kidnapping and extortion. RCMP File #North Vancouver 2006-25767 August 25th, 2006 Man admits to stabbing victim to death
HORACE STEVENS
An arrest has been made in the 17th homicide of 2006. Horace Stevens, a 50 year old Vancouver man, was found dead in his home in the 1200 block of E.11st Ave. on August 6th of last year. Katherine Anne Johnson, 59, of Vancouver, was arrested on April 3rd. She is facing a charge of second degree murder. Aug. 6, 2006
FRANKIE LAM
A 50-year-old man was killed yesterday when his van was T-boned by a car being chased by police. A woman fleeing Richmond RCMP ran a red light at Shell Road and Cambie Street and hit the van at about 1:30 a.m. Charged is Sherri Lynn Gehring, 34, of no fixed address Vancouver. RCMP File #Richmond 2006-28181 Aug. 1, 2006 Fatal car chase leads to charges Innocent man dies in Lower Mainland police chase Innocent man killed in police chase
Vancouver Police spokesman Const. Tim Fanning said Wednesday that police don't know if the dead men were involved in a shoot-out with each other that resulted in their deaths or if they had been killed by a third party. Ngo was seen leaving the scene of the shooting apparently injured in a dark four-door sedan similar to a Honda Accord. He appears to have been driven to the dead-end street and dumped. He is Vancouver's 16th homicide of 2006 July 4, 2006 Double murder could be drug-related
NAME NOT RELEASED
Officers responding to a report of gunfire in the 1700 block of E.55th Ave. A 22-year-old Burnaby man, whose name police are withholding at the request of his family, was found lying on East 55th outside David Thompson secondary surrounded by spent cartridge casings at about 1:30 a.m. Witnesses saw another man, who may have been injured, fleeing in a dark-coloured, four-door sedan. This may have been Michael Minh Tien Ngo who's body was found 12 hour later. The man was known to police. This is Vancouver’s 15th homicide of 2006. July 4, 2006 Man's body found in Vancouver Double murder could be drug-related
DARRIN HAINES
On Friday, June 30, 2006 at approximately 01:15 am, Coquitlam RCMP responded to a call of a disturbance of some kind at an address in the 2900 Block of Glen Drive, Coquitlam. A 43 year old male had been injured and has succumbed to those injuries. The deceased male and the potential suspect did know each other. This was not a random incident. On June 30, 2006, a 16 year old male attended the front counter of Coquitlam Detachment and turned himself into Police. Homicide related charges are pending. His name cannot be released under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. There are no other suspects. The cause of death is not being released at this time as the investigation continues. The victim has been identified as Darrin Haines from New Westminster. RCMP File #Coquitlam 2006 -26154 June 30, 2006
KEE QUONE WOO
Surrey RCMP received a call of a break and enter to a dwelling home AT 121st Street and 101-B Avenue early Friday morning. Upon the arrival of police personnel, Kee Quone Woo, 53, an Asian male of Surrey was found deceased. Police are not releasing the cause of the victim’s death. RCMP File #IHIT 2006-79898 June 30, 2006 Surrey man shot to death protecting his kids
DAVID HIGGINS
A father and daughter's holiday to Vancouver ended with cries of grief on a downtown street as the dad was killed in a crosswalk by a hit-and-run driver. The driver was collared 10 minutes later after a witness chased him through the city, at one point boxing in the fugitive's car with his own. Xiao Zhang, 20, is charged with failing to stop at an accident causing bodily harm and dangerous driving causing death. (Province) June 25, 2006 Hit and run devastates man's family Tourist dies in hit-and-run tragedy Hit-run killer gains full parole 2 parole board members decided Zhang's fate
Cops seek aid in identifying woman's body
VANCOUVER - The coroner and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team are asking for help in identifying the body of a woman found in a wooded area of Richmond on June 5, 2006. (Vancouver Province) MORE: Case File 2006-331-0723 .pdf
The 30-year old victim of a shooting earlier this month at the former Richard’s on Richards nightclub in Vancouver has died; becoming the city's 14th homicide of the year. Tommy Ho Sing Chan had been on life-support since he was gunned down on the dance floor during a CD release party. Vancouver Police have confirmed he had a criminal record dating back to 1996. Before he was shot on May 5th, he was facing charges of trafficking cocaine. On May 4th in 2004, two young men were shot and killed at Chan's Vancouver home. Last September, a 28-year old associate of Chan’s was also gunned down as he drove his jeep along Canada Way in Burnaby. (CKNW) May 31, 2006 Chaggar link The Secret World of Canada's Money-Laundering King Nightclub shooting victim not expected to survive
Rong Lilly Li
A 29-year-old Vancouver man is facing charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of a woman who disappeared from outside a popular Richmond casino earlier this year. Rong Lilly Li, 41, was last seen in May getting into a van at the River Rock Casino. Chu Ming Feng is charged with with first-degree murder and kidnapping. Police are still looking for Guo Wei Liang, 27. They describe him as a "person of interest," but would not elaborate. RCMP File #Richmond 2006-19524 May 23, 2006 Charges laid in death of Vancouver woman Man charged in 'targeted' murder Police find van, but not woman
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Guo Wei Liang
JOSHUA GOOS
Police were called to Hollyburn Country Club at about 5 a.m. after staff found a body lying on the ground. Joshua Goos, 29, the victim was found beside a vehicle that was still running. Sasan Ansari, 27, appeared in provincial court in North Vancouver on Thursday, charged in connection with the death of Joshua Goos. WVP File #06-5860 IHIT File# 2006-62056 May 23, 2006 Friend charged with murder Man, 27, charged in country club murder Hollyburn killing suspect in court Country club killing wasn't random
MARGARET REDFORD
Langley RCMP responded to a complaint of a found body in a creek at the 273 hundred block of Fraser Hwy, Langley B.C. An autopsy was performed on May 23rd, 2006 at Royal Columbian Hospital. The autopsy revealed the death was the result of Foul Play. To preserve the integrity of this homicide investigation, no details will be released about the cause of death. The victim is identified as 47-year-old Margaret Redford, Aldergrove. RCMP File #IHIT 2006-60813 May 20, 2006 Suspect under investigation for 2006 murder 3rd slain woman linked Police investigating more missing women
ADELA, EDITA, BENEDICTA, STEPHANE ETIBAKO & ASHLEY SINGH
Members of the Etibako family perished in a deliberately set fire Monday. Mother, Adela, and her three youngest children Edita, 12, Benedicta, 9 and Stephane, 8 were all killed. A fifth person, who has not yet been identified, also died in the fire. When Adela Etibako and her children fled deadly political turmoil in Congo, she willingly traded a relatively affluent life for a public housing project in Vancouver and a job as a night cleaner at a shopping mall. Etibako came to Canada as a refugee in 1997 after the overthrow of Congolese dictator Mobutu Sese Seko put her husband, prominent businessman Eddy Etibako, in the regime’s sights. Nathan Richard Fry, 19, of Vancouver, also known as Jordan Miller, was charged with five counts of first-degree murder. May 15, 2006 Murder charges laid Details emerge about teen Suspect charged with 5 counts of murder Arson fire claims five Hundreds gather at funeral Police investigators hunt for arsonist Police appeal for public's help Explosive thrown near BC house weeks before fire Tragic end to a beautiful day A father's anguish Arson: What kind of person does this?
SUKHJIT JOHAL
At approximately 1:00 P.M. on Friday the 12th of May 2006 Richmond RCMP responded to the Nickels Custom Cabinets at 6960 Graybar Road, Richmond, B.C. It had been reported that a dispute had broken out between two co-workers. Police found Sukhjit Johal, 30, of Surrey had been seriously injured as a result of the altercation. Mr. Johal was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police have arrested Gurpal Brar, 27, of Surrey. He is currently in custody, charged with Second Degree murder and will appear in Richmond Provincial Court to answer to the charge. File #Richmond 2006-17570 May 13, 2006 Violence shatters two families Workplace fight leaves employee dead
NEWBORN INFANT
On Monday, May 8, 2006, the Vancouver Police were called to a suspicious circumstance in a lane in East Vancouver. On arrival, officers found a newborn infant body inside a bag in a dumpster. The body was partially decomposed. An autopsy on May 9th has determined that this was a full term newborn boy. There was no trauma to the body. The case is being treated as infanticide and is being classified as Homicide #8. Investigators are travelling out of Province to interview the suspected mother. May 8, 2006 Police search for mother of dead baby Body of new born found
Dismembered body found in a bag
A police diver scoured the dangerous waters off Vancouver's New Brighton Park last night after the discovery of a human body in a bag in the area. Investigators are working closely with forensic officers and the Coroner and at this time are unable to determine the sex, age or race. VPD File #06-091043 May 3, 2005
TAMMY KAREN FROST
A 1992 Honda Prelude which had been traveling eastbound on Luckakuck Way drifted onto the shoulder and collided with a cyclist who was traveling on the shoulder westbound. The vehicle was being driven by a new driver who is a 17 year old female from Chilliwack. It appears she was distracted by a cellular phone. The cyclist, a 33 year old female from Chilliwack was transported to Chilliwack General Hospital where she died of her injuries. File #Chilliwack 2006-14910 May 2, 2006 Fatal Distraction Driver on cellphone killed cyclist, police say
ROBERT & MARGARET JAMIESON
Burnaby RCMP were called to a residence in the 4300 block of Southwood Street in Burnaby after both a man and a woman were found deceased. Upon entry, the bodies of Robert and Margaret Jamieson, ages 82 and 79 respectively were located in the bedroom of the residence suffering from fatal gun shot wounds. Forensic examination has now led investigators to the conclusion that the deaths were the result of a murder /suicide and no other persons are believed to have been involved. File #Burnaby 2006-22007 May 1, 2006
Burnaby RCMP were called to a residence in the 5700 block of Camino Court south Burnaby after receiving a report that a man was deceased. Upon attendance investigators confirmed that a an adult male appeared deceased, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team were summoned. The victim is identified as 39 year old Mathew Mark Rheaume. He was known to police IHIT File #Burnaby 2006-52234 May 1, 2006
EVAN EDGAR GARBER
VANCOUVER - An early morning shooting at a Chinese noodle house in Vancouver has killed one man and injured several other people. Vancouver Police were called to the 31 hundred block of Main Street to reports of gunfire inside the Kwan Chow Kong Ghee Noodle House. Vancouver Homicide #5 April 28, 2006 Restaurant killer remains at large One dead, five injured in failed stickup Fatal shooting in Chinese noodle house
GLEN ALEXANDER ANTHONY
Surrey RCMP say foul play is suspected after a man's body was found in Tannery Park Monday afternoon. Police say a man walking his dog in the North Surrey park came across the body. An autopsy to determine a cause of death was due to be completed Tuesday, but RCMP have confirmed the homicide team is investigating. The deceased male was identified as 25 year old Glen Alexander Anthony of Surrey. RCMP File #IHIT 2006-45906 April 17, 2006 Man's body found, foul play suspected
JACK MAURICE
On Sunday April 2, 2006, Vancouver Police responded to a call for assistance at Room # 4, 222 Keefer Street in Vancouver. The resident/victim, 54 year old Jack Maurice, was discovered with head injuries and was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery. It was determined that his injuries were caused by a blunt instrument and the victim told witnesses that he had been assaulted. On Thursday, April 06, 2006, the victim Jack Maurice died in the hospital as a result of the wounds he suffered on April 2nd. April 6, 2006
SHAWN THOMAS KIDD
At around 4:00 pm, RCMP Surrey responded to a complaint of a disturbance which subsequently became a shooting in the area of a condominium complex at 150th St & 107 Ave in the north area of the city. During the dispute between at least two males, one was shot.