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Vancouver/Lower Mainland Violent Deaths 2009
SUSAN MILLER
On at approximately 5:00pm officers from the Chilliwack office of the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP attended a residence in the 48200-block of Ryder Lake Rd, and discovered a female is severe medical distress inside the residence. Charged with one count of second degree murder is 51-year-old David Miller of Chilliwack. David Miller’s wife, 46-year-old Susan Miller has been identified as the victim. IHIT File #2009-12916 Dec. 26, 2009 (LM #77) Stabbing
KEVIN RICHARD BOYCE
A Surrey man has been identified as the victim of a three-alarm blaze that destroyed most of a pricey heritage home in Vancouver's upscale Shaughnessy neighbourhood on November 30. Kevin Richard Boyce, 51 was discovered dead in the basement of the home. Vancouver police arson investigators have determined that the fire was deliberately set, and that Boyce died from smoke inhalation. However, they said they still do not know what Boyce was doing in the house or whether he had any particular connection to the home. The three-alarm blaze destroyed most of the residence. (Surrey Leader) Fire victim identified Arson & homicide investigate Body found Mystery surrounds deadly mansion blaze Nov. 30, 2009
ALEX 'Buffalo' NUNEZ
On Wednesday at approximately 3:20am Surrey RCMP discovered a deceased male in the backyard of a home in the 14400-block of 115 Ave. The male has been identified as a 27-year-old man of Richmond. The male was known to police. Investigators have linked this homicide to the drug trade. IHIT File #2009-11597 Nov. 25, 2009 (LM #76)
MARIA ADDOLORATE CATROPPA
An elderly Fleetwood man is accused of stabbing his wife to death in their Monta Rosa townhouse. Neighbours were awoken by screaming at about 3:20am at the townhouse complex, at 8567 164th St. Police found the body of 69-year-old Maria Addolorate Catroppa in one of the units and arrested her 74-year-old husband, Sebastiano Damin, who was also suffering from stab wounds. He is facing a charge of second-degree murder. Nov. 24, 2009 IHIT File #2009-11546 (LM #75) Husband charged IHIT called in Domestic dispute
MICHELLE VANDALE
At approximately 9:00am Abbotsford Police were dispatched to assist with a suspicious house fire in the 4400-block Lefeuvre Rd. Once firefighters and police were inside the residence a deceased female was located. Abbotsford Serious Crime Investigators attended and determined that the fatal injuries Michelle Vandale, 41, had sustained did not appear consistent with a fire death. Her husband, Jason Vandale, 40, turned himself in to police and has been charged. IHIT File #2009-11013 Nov. 11, 2009 (LM #74) Man charged with murder Man arrested in fire death Mom dead, father charged
ANDREW LYNN MILNE
At approximately 9:45pm uniform officers of the Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at 20226 Ospring St. Officers located Andrew Lynn Milne, 50, in medical distress. BCAS attended and transported the victim to Ridge Meadows hospital where he was pronounced dead. Leah Marie Florence, 42, was arrested at the scene and transported to Ridge Meadows hospital for medical treatment. File # IHIT 2009-10746 Nov. 4, 2009 (LM #73) Woman charged Domestic dispute Apparent domestic dispute Man dead after domestic dispute
ROXANNE FLORA CHARLIE
At approximately 04:00am Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired in the 10200 block of 152a St. Upon arriving at scene patrol officers entered a residence and observed an adult female on the floor suffering from apparent gunshot injuries. After a further search of the residence, patrol officers encountered a male also suffering from an apparent gunshot injury along with multiple additional people inside the home. The female died at scene. IHIT File #2009-10614 Oct. 31, 2009 (LM #72) Victim ID'd IHIT still investigating motive RCMP ask for help Woman dead, man injured Woman dead in underground nightclub Woman killed in underground nightclub
GURPREET ‘Garry’ SINGH BASSI
Gurpreet "Garry" Singh Bassi, age 23 of Surrey BC, was found deceased in a vehicle parked at Surrey Lake Park late Monday afternoon. Bassi is known to police and police believe this to be a targeted incident. The vehicle, a 4 door 1992 White Honda Accord, was located by police on Monday Oct. 26th and a number of people have now been interviewed leading investigators to believe the vehicle may have been at Surrey Lake Park for a number of days. IHIT File #2009-10403 Oct. 26, 2009 (LM #71) Another Indo-Canadian gunned down Victim identified Targeted hit Homicide victim identified Body found in vehicle
CHU KA ‘Jonathan’ CHANG
At approximately 4:30pm Burnaby RCMP received a report of multiple gun shots fired at the rear of a building in the 7700-block Edmonds St. Once patrol officers arrived on scene a deceased 27 year old male was discovered inside of a vehicle. Investigators have learned that two males were seen fleeing from the area in a mini van. IHIT File #2009-9911 Oct.14, 2009 (LM #70) Police seek witnesses Victim MMA fighter Victim ID'd by police Police seek witnesses Daylight shooting Back alley shootout
RAJINDER SINGH SOOMEL
Rajinder Soomel, a 35 year old Surrey resident, was found deceased on Cambie St & West 19th Ave at approximately 10:21pm. He was on parole after a conviction for plotting to kill a witness in the murder of publisher Tara Singh Hayer. VPD #17 Sept. 29, 2009 (LM #69) Victim not the target Victim identified Fatal shooting Gangland shooting Man gunned down
JAMES WILLIAM BALL
At approximately 6:15am Ridge Meadows RCMP received a 911 call from a delivery person directing them to the 20200 block of the Lougheed Highway behind the local Safeway in regards to an adult male in medical distress. Members of the BC Ambulance Service attended and transported the victim to Ridge Meadows Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as James William Ball, 43, of Maple Ridge. Police are still trying to determine the relationship between Ball and his accused killer, Andrew Edwin Robert Leach, 25, of Coquitlam. IHIT File #2009-9098 Sept. 25, 2009 (LM #68) Man charged Strip club linked to slaying Foul play IHIT called in
STEPHEN ROBERT GUZZO
At approximately 1:45am Langley RCMP were called to assist Langley Fire Department with a vehicle fire that was located on the CN Rail line west of 96th Ave & 208th St W after a body was located inside the vehicle. IHIT has taken the lead on the investigation that will be treated as a homicide until otherwise determined. IHIT File #2009-9002 Sept. 23, 2009 (LM #67) Police identify burned man Puzzle remains Public help needed Police struggle to identify body Investigators still trying to identify victim Police probe Body found in burning car
LESNEY VALENCIA
Oswill Vergara, 44, has been charged with second-degree murder in killing the mother of five children. Lesney Valencia, 38, has been identified as the mother who's body was found inside a home on 14th Ave Monday about 3:00pm after neighbours alerted police to a violent incident. IHIT File# 20109-896 Sept. 21, 2009 (LM #66) Victim identified Trust fund started for victim's five kids Mounties interview children Man charged with killing estranged wife Woman found dead
ZHE HU & YAN LIN
At approximately 11:00pm Richmond RCMP received a call regarding an altercation occurring at the McDonalds restaurant on the corner of Granville Ave & No 3 Rd. Once at scene officers came upon two victims inside the restaurant. Both victims were suffering from stabbing related injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene. Charged with two counts of second degree murder is Chang Xi Wang, 33, of Richmond. The male victim is Zhe Hu, 37, and the female victim is Yan Lin, 36, both from the Richmond area. Yan Lin and Chang Xi Wang had been married. IHIT File# 2009-7998 Aug. 28, 2009 (LM #64 A) Man charged Double homicide 2 stabbed to death 2 dead, suspect in custody
PAUL ‘Pockets’ JOHNATHON DENIS
An Abbotsford man was fatally stabbed in a home in the 31900-block of Hopedale Ave early Friday. Police were notified after a 911 call was placed from the home at 8:40am, asking for an ambulance for a stabbing victim. The 36-year-old man, described as having "an extensive history with police," was pronounced dead at hospital. Charged with first degree murder are Michael Allan Froese, 25, and Melissa Linda Cox, 28, both of Abbotsford. The victim's identity is not being released on the request of his family, but The Province has learned he is Paul “Pockets” Johnathon Denis. IHIT File #2009-7971 Aug. 28, 2009 (LM #63) 2 charged in stabbing Man stabbed to death
BOBBY LEROY DIGORGIO & JESSICA AMBER ILLES
On August 27, 2009 Abbotsford Police received a call regarding a burnt vehicle in a berry field in the 400-block of Gladwin Road road in rural Abbotsford. Once on scene and during the investigation into the burnt vehicle, burnt human remains were discovered inside the vehicle. The male has been identified as Bobby Leroy Digeorgio, 24, of the Mission/Abbotsford area. While conducting inquiries into the murder of Digeorgio investigators attended a residence at 31300-block of McConachie Place in Abbotsford on Aug. 30 and discovered the murdered body of Jessica Amber Illes, 23. Illes & Digeorgio were last seen together and were in a relationship. They were known for involvement in criminal activity and the drug trade. IHIT File #2009-7935 Aug. 27, 2009 (LM #61 & #62) Victims linked Woman found dead Body, burned vehicle found
'Ricky' YAO HENG CHOU
One man is dead after an early morning shooting in Burnaby. The shooting was reported around 9:00am near the corner of Ewart St and Buller Ave. The victim has been identified as 54 year old "Ricky" Yao Heng Chou. He is known to police. The incident does not appear to be random. He was found lying on the sidewalk in front of a residential driveway. File # IHIT 2009-7696 Aug. 21, 2009 (LM #60) Victim identified Shooting
SAM MCGOWAN
Shortly after 19:00 hrs, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of 90th Avenue and 148th Street. The victim, a 42 year old Surrey resident, Sam McGowan was located and transported to hospital where he died a short time later. Charges of 2nd degree murder have now been laid against a 14 year old Surrey youth. File # 209LM-7073 Aug. 6, 2009 (LM #59) 14-year-old charged 14-year-old faces 2nd degree 'He was protecting his family'
THERESA THOMAS
Police are investigating the death of a woman at an apartment at 2345 W 5th Ave shortly before 12:30pm. Theresa Thomas, 58, was a resident of the building in which she was found. Her husband, John Donald “Don” Thomas, 71, has been charged with second-degree murder. VPD #17 Aug 4, 2009 (LM #58) Charges laid against husband Man charged with killing wife Domestic homicide
HONG WEI YIN
A body has been found in the trunk of a car in Vancouver, police say. Vancouver police homicide investigators and Burnaby RCMP are in the 8300-block of Chester Ave according to VPD. Investigators believed the death was related to the Burnaby slaying earlier this month of John William Hanna, a Richmond resident, but the license plate on the vehicle matches a car owned by missing massage parlour worker Hong Wei Yin. Yin, 33 of Metrotown, was supposed to fly to China on July 16, but had not been heard from since July 12. (Vancouver Sun) VPD #16 July 29, 2009 (LM #57) Body identified Body found in trunk Body found in missing woman's car RCMP seeking missing woman
BRANDON VITO HUGHES
At approximately, 2am North Vancouver RCMP officers responded to a disturbance complaint in the 1900 block of Jones Avenue: Neighbors believed they had heard gunshots. IHIT is unable to confirm whether this homicide was drug or gang related but are confident that it was not a random act. It appears this was a targeted homicide however it is unclear as to whether Brandon Vito Hughes was the intended target. IHIT File # 2009-6580 July 23, 2009 (LM #56)
Victim laid to rest Someone wanted ‘to get’ him Man shot dead in North Van Victim identified
JOHN WILLIAM HANNA
IHIT continues its investigation into the July 16, 2009 discovery of a body associated to a burnt vehicle at the 5600 block of Clinton Ave in Burnaby. The investigation is now a confirmed homicide and the victim has been identified as John William Hanna, 25, Caucasian male from the Lower Mainland. Identification was completed as a result of public assistance and associated dental records. This incident was a targeted homicide. IHIT File #2009-6342 July 16, 2009 (LM #55) Victim identified Victim gets Facebook tribute Someone wanted ‘to get’ him Man shot dead in North Van
MANDEEP 'Mani' THIND
At 11:24pm RCMP responded to a complaint of shots being fired at 7680 134th St. Upon police attendance a lone South Asian male was found deceased at a local business; A Canadian Auto Body. IHIT File #2009-85509 July 13, 2009 (LM #54) Killing may be accident Shooting Man gunned down Shooting at auto shop
LISA ARLENE FRANCIS
Police have released the name of the city's 15th homicide victim, in an attempt to gather information about her whereabouts prior to her disappearance. Downtown Eastside resident Lisa Arlene Francis, 41, was found floating in the Fraser River in south Vancouver on July 23. Investigators believe the woman was last seen on July 10th. Police believe the victim, also known as Lisa Arlene Kireche, was a Vancouver sex trade worker. Victim identified Victim sex trade worker VPD #15 July 10, 2009 (LM #53)
ALEXANDER VINCENT PAUL
At 9:47pm the Abbotsford Police received a 911 call from a residence in the 3815 Inter Provincial Hwy. When the Abbotsford Police Patrol Division and Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team members attended the residence they located several occupants including a deceased 32 year old man from Abbotsford. The man had died as the apparent result of gunshot wounds. Alex Paul admitted that he was the prime suspect in the unsolved murder of Angela Crossman in an exclusive interview with CTV News. Robert Kenneth Hogan, 38, is accused of killing 32-year-old Alexander Vincent Paul, after an altercation. IHIT File #2009-6067 July 7, 2009 (LM #52) Man charged Suspect is shooting victim Police swarm home Dispute likely lead to shooting Man shot inside rural home
ALBERTO MORGADINHO
Police are investigating a suspected homicide after a 60-year-old contractor was killed in an altercation outside his 7500-block Meadow Ave business. Alberto Morgadinho, owner of Berto Contractors Ltd., died while fighting off a car thief according to employee Dave Twaites. (Vancouver Province) IHIT File #2009-32186 July 2, 2009 (LM #51) Police find hit & run van 'Father figure' dies Homicide investigation Man dies following altercation Man dies in hit-and-run
JASWANT ‘Billy’ RAI
Just after midnight the Abbotsford Police responded to 911 calls concerning shots fired in the 30200-block of Spallin Ave. Upon arrival police discovered a deceased male, with gunshot wounds, located in close proximity to a vehicle. The deceased male is Jaswant (Billy) Rai, 36. Rai’s sister Bonnie, a recent NDP candidate both provincially and federally, said the family was shocked and devastated at Rai’s violent demise. Police say It has the earmarks of a targeted shooting. Rai was charged in February 1996, along with future Bacon brothers associates Rabinder Ahuja and Godwin Cheng, with assault causing bodily harm and uttering death threats. APD File #2009-23153 June 30, 2009 (LM #50) Victim linked to Red Scorpions Deadly shooting Body found Targeted hit
BRENDA BLONDELL
Surrey RCMP received a call for service through 911 to attend an apartment building in the 14800-block of 104 Ave. Once on scene officers discovered a deceased female inside the apartment. A male located inside the residence was arrested. The victim Brenda Blondell, 59, was convicted of second degree murder in 1987. The suspect, 54-year-old Thomas Robert Elton has been arrested and was on parole in relation to a 1975 murder while incarcerated at Matsqui Prison. IHIT File #2009-5575 June 22, 2009 (LM #49) Sordid tale of prior murders and drug abuse emerges Suspect, victim, both convicted killers Murderers marry
RANJIL 'Raman' & AMARJIT GILL
At approximately 11:00 AM Surrey RCMP received a 911 call regarding a shooting at a residence at 6366 126th St. Brothers Ranjil, 15, and Amarjit Gill, 17, were slain and their mother Sukhwinder, 35, was critically injured. The widow and her teenage sons arrived in BC from India about eight months ago to join her much-older husband, according to neighbours and friends. Mahendra Singh Johal, 66, allegedly tried to kill all three on a Father’s Day morning. IHIT File #2009-5544 June 21, 2009 (LM #47 & #48) Stepfather charged Man charged Double homicide
ANGELA CROSSMAN
At approximately 12:15pm Agassiz RCMP office received a call to attend the Chehalis Lake Forest Rd after the body of a deceased female was discovered by some people on their way to go fishing. Initially investigators from the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment Serious Crime Section determined that the woman had met with foul play. The female has been identified as 39-year-old Angela Crossman of Abbotsford. IHIT File #2009 -5186 May 11, 2009 (LM #46) Victim identified Mounties identify body Landlord speaks out
JEFFEREY QI FENG BIAN
Police were called to the 18th floor of 1067 Marinaside Crescent where they found a 28 year old Vancouver man suffering from stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital, but died of his injuries a short time later. Vancouver Police have identified the victim as Jefferey Qi Feng Bian, a 28 year old Vancouver resident, who was known to police. Justin Lam, 20, and Derick Chin Wai Wong, 20, have been charged. VPD#14 May 11, 2009 (LM #45) Charges laid Brothel holdup led to killing 2 charged in brothel killing Victim known to police Stabbing victim identified Police investigating murder Man stabbed
MATTHEW JOHN SKURA
On May 28, 2009 at approximately 11:00pm Surrey RCMP were called to the parking lot of WestWinds Community Church where a brawl had broke out between two groups. A male was transported to an area trauma hospital where he was placed on life support. The male, 21-year-old Matthew John Skura remained on life support until family were able to be assembled at the hospital. Police arrested a 16-year-old male in connection to the incident several hours after the assault. According to his stepfather Matthew was punched in the head by one teen, fell to the ground, then was kicked in the head by another teen. He began bleeding into his brain and was rendered brain-dead at the scene. IHIT File #2009-4736 May 31, 2009 (LM #44) Victim taken off life-support Beating victim dies Murder probe Teen fighting for his life
SARJBIT ‘Steve’ NAGRA
At approximately 8:00pm a man suffering from an apparent gunshot injury attended the Ridge Meadows hospital. The man drove in his dark coloured SUV to the hospital after being shot. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Sarjbit "Steve" Nagra of Maple Ridge. Nagra was known to the Maple Ridge RCMP. The shooting has been identified as occurring in the residential neighbourhood of 11400-block of Maple Crescent. The targeted shooting occurred on the street and not at a residence in the neighbourhood. Hershan Singh (Shawn) Bains, 28, has been charged with second-degree murder. IHIT File #2009-4723 May 28, 2009 (LM #43) Man charged Arrest made Victim identified 1 dead in shooting Victim dies
TAMMI-LYNN LOUISE CORDONE
A woman was found dead at Lighthouse Park, resulting in the park being closed at about 8am. It is believed the woman was living in the park despite the area being very rugged and steep and in an area where camping is not allowed. Tammi-Lynn Louise Cordone, 43, from Thunder Bay has been identified as the victim. On Mar, 29, 2010 Alexander Lawrence La Glace, 45 was charged with 2nd degree murder. May 19, 2009 (LM #42) Man charged Victim identified Woman found dead Police investigate Fatal stabbing
CHRISTOPHER ROY WHITMEE
At approximately 11:00pm shots were heard inside the Cloverdale Show Lounge at the Clover Inn on 176th St & 57th Ave. Once at hospital one male a 34-year-old Surrey man passed away due to injuries sustained in the shooting. The other male a 28-year-old Surrey man remains in hospital in critical but stable condition. Police have established that the two males were not known to each other. The man who died in a double shooting may have been a bystander caught up in a targeted hit. Christopher Roy Whitmee, 34, was not known to police, but the other man, who was only wounded, was. IHIT File #2009-4361 May 16, 2009 (LM #41) Fatally wounded patron raised alarm Bystander identified Daughter pleads for help Gunman stormed restroom Injured man known to police 1 dead after double shooting
DAMON MICHAEL MARTIN
At approximately 8:45 AM Surrey RCMP received a call to attend the area of Hwy 10 & 132nd St to a possible male struck by a vehicle. Upon arriving on scene police quickly identified that the male had been a victim of a shooting. The man has been identified as 33-year-old Damon Michael Martin of Surrey. On April 12, 2010 Nikki Sixx Serafino, previously known as Jeffrey Alan Smith, was charged with 2nd degree murder. File # 2009-4163 May 12, 2009 (LM #40) 2nd degree charges Man charged Victim identified Police identify victim Shooting victim found
JOSEPH RANDAY & DILSHER GILL
At approximately 9:00am two maintenance workers located a vehicle parked on a Sumas Mountain side road just off of Lower Sumas Mountain Road. Upon a closer look at the vehicle two males were discovered slumped over inside the vehicle. At this time investigators are not able to confirm whether this was a targeted or random act, or if there are any links to drugs or organized crime. Investigators are not able to provide details on the victims except to say they are males thought to be in their late teens to early twenties. IHIT File # 2009-3765 May 1, 2009 (LM #38 & #39) Teens in drug trade Suspected gang hit 2 bodies found Double homicide
KULWINDER GILL
A 40-year-old Abbotsford woman walking along Townshipline Road at Bell Road was struck and killed by a passing silver or grey pickup truck at 7:35 pm. When officers arrived in the 34600-block Townshipline Road, they were flagged down by a man who directed them to a partially water-filled ditch on the north side of the road. The man was the woman's husband, and the pair had been walking along the road before the woman was hit. Abbotsford police said they recovered the suspect vehicle, which was found abandoned several blocks from the scene, about 90 minutes later. (Vancouver Province) April 28, 2009 Hit-and-run victim identified Woman killed in hit-and-run Hit-and-run
DONALD GUY HOOKER
On April 26, 2009, at 7:50pm, Ridge Meadows RCMP officers located Donald Guy Hooker, age 55, of Maple Ridge, lying in the parking lot of the Shell Gas Station, 23212 Dewdney Trunk Rd, after responding to several 911 calls. The investigation has determined that Hooker had been involved in a verbal dispute with a group of young adults over some property, and was aggressively struck in the head. The youths fled from the scene. Hooker was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital where he subsequently died. IHIT File 09-3646 April 27, 2009 (LM #37) 16-year-old charged Man dies after swarming Beaten man dies in hospital Man dead after teen attack
TUNG SZE 'Betty' YAN
At approximately 4:20am Richmond RCMP was contacted through 911 by BC Ambulance Service regarding a suspicious occurrence in the 2500 block of Shell Road. First responders located a deceased Asian female in her thirties in a grey Mercedes Benz suffering from an apparent gunshot related injury. Investigators have identified the deceased woman as 39-year-old Tung Sze (Betty) Yan of Richmond. IHIT File #2009-3208 April 15, 2009 (LM #36) Life & death of 'Big Sister' Betty Woman dead in Richmond homicide Body found
MICHAEL CIRO NESTORUK
Police confirmed a body found at Sir Guy Carleton Elementary school in East Vancouver is a homicide. The victim has been identified as Michael Ciro Nestoruk, 41, a homeless, wheelchair-bound man. VPD#13 April 9, 2009 (LM #35) Victim remembered Victim fought addiction Murdered man disabled homeless Victim identified Victim homeless and in a wheelchair Body found Body found in school yard
LIONEL YISHENG TAN
Lionel Yisheng Tan, a 24-year-old Vancouver resident, was found in the parking lot of the Husky Service Station at 752 70th Ave W. Mr. Yisheng was known to police and it appears to have been a targeted shooting related to drug activity, but it’s too early in the investigation to confirm that. VPD#12 April 6, 2009 (LM #34) Victim shot up to 12 times Shooting at gas station Targeted shooting Man shot dead
DAVID PHONG QUAI BANH
Police found a dead man slumped over in the driver's seat of a white SUV after responding to calls of shots fired Saturday night in East Vancouver. The discovery was made in the parking lot of a Boston Pizza restaurant in the 2800-block of Bentall St, near Grandview Highway and Rupert Street, around 11:40pm. David Phong Quai Banh, 24, has been named as the man police found dead. Banh was not known to police but the shooting has got the earmarks of a targeted shooting. VPD#11 April 4, 2009 (LM #33) Victim identified Dead man appears targeted
WENDY LOUISE LADNER-BEAUDRY
On April 3, 2009, at 2:45pm, UBC RCMP received a call from BC Ambulance Service that a body of an adult female was found on the nature trial in Pacific Spirit Park near the corner of West 41st Ave and Camosun Street. Foul play has been confirmed. The victim has been identified as Wendy Ladner-Beaudy, 53, the sister of former Vancouver councillor and mayoral candidate Peter Ladner, who was murdered while jogging on a nature trail in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. File #2009-1003 IHIT 09-2819 April 3, 2009 (LM #32) Victim identified Woman's body found Woman's death foul play Police warn public
RYAN RICHARDS
A body was found in a grassy field close to the Abbotsford Chilliwack border just after 7:00am Tuesday. Police taped off the area behind the Yellow Barn Country Produce store just off the Number 3 Road exit on the Trans-Canada Highway. He has been identified as Ryan (Whitey) Richards, 19, a drug dealer working for the Red Scorpion and a friend of Sean Murphy. Mar. 31, 2009 (LM #31) Victims named Police seek connections Abbotsford cops deal with 2 slayings Abbotsford shooting
SEAN MURPHY
Police discovered the victim of an apparent gunshot wound slumped behind the wheel of a car in the 36400-block of Bateman Road. The side window was shot out and the car's bumper was resting against the fence to adjacent Bateman Park. The victim, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as Sean (Smurph) Murphy, 21, a drug dealer working for the Red Scorpion and a friend of Ryan Richards. Mar. 31, 2009 (LM #30) Victims named Police seek connections Abbotsford cops deal with 2 slayings Abbotsford shooting
KYLE BARBER
At approximately 10:50pm Langley RCMP and BC Ambulance Service responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at 24400-block of Fraser Hwy. Upon arrival at the scene Kyle Barber, 24, a Langley man was discovered outside of the home and was in severe medical distress due to his injuries. The male was treated at scene and then transported to a local area hospital where he later died from his injuries. Police have learned that there was an apparent altercation in the residence that eventually lead to the stabbing, the suspects departed the scene and remains outstanding. IHIT File #2009-2627 Mar. 28, 2009 (LM #29) Victim identified Stabbing victim dies
MARC BONTKES
At approximately 6:00am Surrey RCMP received a report of a deceased male in the parking lot of Hi Knoll park located on 50th Avenue bordering Surrey and Langley. Surrey RCMP first responders attended the area immediately and confirmed the male to be deceased. The male has been identified as Marc Bontkes, 33, of Langley. IHIT File #2009-2330 Mar. 19, 2009 (LM #28) Developer identified as victim 'Help us find who did this' Funeral Wednesday Park victim identified Shooting Man killed in shooting Shooting victim
KIMBERLY LYNN HALLGARTH
At approximately 7:00pm Burnaby RCMP received a report of a suspicious occurrence in a residence located in the 6700-block of Colborne Ave. Police arrived on scene, entered the residence, and located a deceased adult female. The deceased woman is Kimberly Lynn Hallgarth, 33. An autopsy is expected in the coming days, it is hopeful that the autopsy will assist with identify the manner of death. IHIT File #2009-2220 Mar. 15, 2009 (LM #27) Victim identified Police ID woman Woman worked as an escort Woman killed
LAURA LYNN LAMOUREUX
At approximately 5:00am Langley RCMP received a call regarding shots fired in the 20200 block of 50th Avenue in the City of Langley. Once at scene a deceased female was located on the road at the corner of 50th Ave & 202A. The victim is 36-year-old Laura Lynn Lamoureux who is known to police for her involvement in the street level drug trade. Based on the information gathered so far in the investigation this homicide is linked to the street level drug trade and has the signature of being a targeted murder. IHIT File #2009-2178 Mar. 14, 2009 (LM #26) Woman identified Woman reported shot dead Woman gunned down Woman shot
TSZ YEUNG WONG
At approximately 5:30pm Richmond RCMP received a call regarding an assault that had occurred in a residence located in the 6300-block of Swift Ave. Shortly after arrival police were advised by BCAS employees that the victim had not survived the assault. The victim has been identified as Tsz Yeung Wong, 27. Di Lng Feng, 25, of Vancouver has been charged with one count of second-degree murder. Evidence gathered so far suggests that this incident is a domestic related homicide. IHIT File #2009-2081 Mar. 11, 2009 (LM #25) Victim identified Man assaulted and killed Stabbing in Richmond Domestic attack
DANIEL TROY SOOSAY & CURTIS BRANDON PONECAPPO
Police are investigating a double homicide in the E 41st Ave & Knight St area, following reports of shots fired called in to 911. Officers arrived and found two people deceased inside a suite. Calgary police arrested 24-year-old Jesus Manuel Guifarro, of no fixed address on April 2. Guifarro was wanted in connection for the killing of Curtis Brandon Ponecappo, 19, and his half-brother, Daniel Troy Soosay, 22. VPD #9 & #10 Mar. 10, 2009 (LM #23 & #24) Arrest made Man arrested in Calgary Brothers Double homicide 2 found dead Double murder
STEVEN NICHOLAS DODD
On Friday, February 27, 2009 at approximately 11:30pm a male was found in a residence in the 13000-block of 108th Ave suffering from a gun shot wound to the head. He was subsequently transported to an area hospital where he remained in critical condition. Surrey RCMP serious crime investigators released photographs of the victims tattoos hoping that someone would recognize them and come forward. On March 6, 2009 27-year-old Steven Nicholas Dodd of Surrey passed away in hospital from his gunshot injury. IHIT File #2009-1745 Mar. 6, 2009 (LM #22) 'Not gang related' Victim identified Attempt to identify victim Police need help to identify victim Man wounded in shooting
SUNIL MALL
A young man in his 20s was found slumped over the steering wheel of his car, dead of gunshot wounds. "Right now it has all the marks of a gangland-style hit," Vancouver Police Insp. Bob Chapman said. He said residents near 3rd Ave E & Kaslo St called 911 just before 10pm to report several shots fired. When police arrived they saw the car, the shattered window, the shell casings and the blood. The VPD has identified the victim as Sunil Mall, 27. VPD #8 Mar. 3, 2009 (LM #21) Man shot 5 more shooting incidents
PING LI
At approximately 8:00pm Burnaby RCMP received a 911 call regarding a shooting in an apartment in a building located in the 2300-block of Madison Ave. Upon arriving at the address and attending to the 25th floor patrol officers came across the scene of the shooting. Inside the apartment was an adult male and female both suffering from apparent gunshot injuries. Ping Li, a Chinese woman in Canada on a student visa, died later that day in hospital. The man recovered from his injuries. Jan. 2010 an 18-year-old Vancouver youth was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. IHIT File #2009-1831 Mar. 3, 2009 (LM #20) Charges laid Woman killed, man injured 3 shooting, 2 dead
SUKHWINDER DHALIWAL
At approximately 6:40pm, the Delta Police responded to a 911 call reporting suspicious circumstance in the 11800-block of Ladner Trunk Rd. On arrival police confirmed there is one adult male deceased as a result of gun shot wounds. The deceased is, Sukhwinder Dhaliwal, 32, of Abbotsford. He was found lying outside of his 2005 grey Cadillac having sustained fatal gunshot wounds at the scene. The initial indications, as the Delta Police continue with their investigation, are that this fatality is a result of a targeted hit and would describe this as a gang style shooting. DPDfile#:09-3901 Mar. 2, 2009 (LM #19) Targeted victim identified Victim out on bail on 7 charges Man found shot Shooting in Delta
SHER SINGH
About nine o'clock in the evening of Sunday, March 1 when 53-year-old Surrey resident Sher Singh spotted someone trying to steal a bottle in the liquor store next to Donegal's pub at Scott Road and 96 Avenue. Singh attempted to intervene, and there was a physical confrontation. Singh was knocked to the floor where he hit his head and fell unconscious. The afternoon of the next day, he was discovered dead at a friend's residence in Surrey. Police allege that Faris Omerovic assaulted Sher Singh, 54, when he caught Omerovic shoplifting in Donegal's Liquor Barn in Surrey. Mar. 2, 2009 Teen charged Shoplifter charged with manslaughter Good Samaritan dies Good Samaritan dies after trying to stop thief
RONAK WAGAD
Ronak Wagad was last seen in Vancouver on February 23, 2009 when he was abducted from his Vancouver apartment. Significant investigative steps were taken which lead to the discovery of Wagad’s remains near the Peters Road exit off Highway One east of Chilliwack on July 8th. On July 17th, RCMP investigators arrested Surrey resident Charles Anthony Leslie, 31, in relation to this case. On July 19th North Vancouver resident Babak Najafi-Chaghabouri, 27, was also arrested. Both the accused and the victim were involved in the mid-level drug trade. E Division File #2009-2211 Feb. 23, 2009 (LM #18) Immigration let criminal stay 2 charged 2 men arrested Pair charged
CORY STEPHEN KONKIN
At approximately 1:30pm Maple Ridge RCMP received a call regarding a vehicle upside down in a water-filled ditch located in the 13400 block of 216th St. As the vehicle was being extricated from the ditch the body of a deceased male was discovered inside the vehicle. The vehicle was identified as a white 2000 GMC Jimmy. Homicide investigators confirmed that Cory Stephen Konkin, 30, passed away from "gun-shot-related injuries," but admitted pinpointing the exact time of death will be difficult. IHIT File #2009-1073 Feb. 26, 2009 (LM #17) Victim unknown to police 'Not a gangster’ Suspicious death Police investigate
VICTIM NOT IDENTIFIED
In response to a domestic dispute officers attended to 555 Austin Ave in Coquitlam at 10:30am. Investigation has determined that a male in his 50's had stabbed his wife multiple times during a dispute after which he jumped from the ninth floor balcony resulting in his death. His wife, also in her fifties, was taken to a local area hospital in critical condition with multiple stab wounds and is expected to survive. File #2009-5208 Feb. 20, 2009 Death plunge after stabbing wife 2nd fatal fall 2nd balcony death Apparent domestic dispute Man falls to death after 'domestic violence call'
VICTIM NOT IDENTIFIED
At approx 9:00am, Coquitlam RCMP attended 460 Westview St. Investigation revealed that a 25-year-old adult male was deceased as a result of falling from a fourth floor balcony. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of four adult males all who were associated to the residence in question. All four suspects have been interviewed and were released late Thursday evening with no charges. File #Coquitlam 2009-5112 Feb. 19, 2009 4 released 4 arrested after death Balcony death
SHANE ALLAN MESSENT
Further investigation into the homicide that occurred in the 6900 block of Fraser Street at 2:00pm shows that it appears to have begun as a home invasion. An altercation took place between the suspects and the occupants of the house. At some point shots were fired. Shane Allan Messent, a 24 year old Surrey man, was killed. He is known to police, but has no known gang affiliations. A suspect was taken into custody by the Surrey RCMP later the same day. Investigators have now confirmed what family members at a house on Fraser Street told reporters Tuesday - that two men forced their way into the residence and that a teen inside - Aleem Mohammed - was shot and wounded, while Messent was killed. Mohammed's mom Mabel told The Vancouver Sun that her other son - 18-year-old Amir - had been taken into custody because he had grabbed a gun from an intruder and shot at Messent. VPD #7 Feb. 17, 2009 (LM #16) Victims shared gang links 2nd suspect arrested Police identify man killed Police identify man 1 dead in shooting
NICOLE MARIE ALEMY
Surrey RCMP are investigating a reported gang-style shooting near Green Timbers Park that left a woman dead, but a child also travelling in the car was not hurt. Police say multiple shots were fired at a four-door white luxury car around 10:30am near 96th Ave & 148th St. Nicole Marie Alemy, 23, of White Rock was shot to death, while her 4-year-old son in the back seat was not hurt. One source says Alemy actually lives in Delta, and is married to a known UN gangster Koshan Alemy. IHIT File #2009-1410 Feb. 16, 2009 (LM #15) Gangster crossed the line Tips pour in Raising the stakes Mother had links to gang RCMP identify woman Mother of 2 gunned down RCMP identify mom Woman identified Woman shot dead in front of child Woman shot in vehicle
NICHOLAS GORDON SMITH
Around 8:30pm officers responding to a 911 call arrived at a residence in the 3100-block of Nanaimo St and found a 23 year old man dead inside the home from gunshot wounds. The incident appears to be targeted. VPD#6 Feb. 11, 2009 (LM #14) Connections in deaths Shot man identified Victim identified Targeted hit
KEVIN ROBERT LECLAIR
Langley RCMP were called to attend a report of shots fired at approximately 4:00pm in the parking lot of Thunderbird Centre in the 20100 block of 88 Avenue. Upon police attendance, it was confirmed that there had been a shooting. The victim was shot while seated in his vehicle. He was transported by Air Ambulance to a local area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early Sunday morning. There were multiple suspects who were in possession of high powered prohibited firearms. They initially fled on foot, and entered a waiting vehicle. Kevin Robert LeClair, 26, has been identified as the victim. IHIT File #2009-1137 Feb. 8, 2009 (LM #13) Kevin LeClair Man dies after shooting Targeted man dies of injuries LeClair has died Takedown Another mall shooting 'Significant role' in gang
CHANELLE MORGAN & ANEEZ MOHAMED
Dr. Aneez Mohamed, 31, and Chanelle Morgan, 25, died after being hit by a black Buick SUV on West 4th Avenue, at the entrance to Granville Island. The newly engaged couple were on their way home from a celebration dinner at Granville Island. The suspected driver, 18 year old Kurtis Rock, fled from the scene and was located with the help of a police dog, in the water off False Creek. He is charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death, two counts of impaired driving causing death, two counts of failing to stop at an accident causing bodily harm, theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property. Feb. 7, 2009 3 years 5 years Guilty plea Teen faces charges Cardiologist and fiancée killed Engaged couple killed Victims recently engaged Speed, alcohol cited 2 dead after hit-and-run 2 dead
WILLIAM WAYNE CLOUD
William Wayne Cloud is a Surrey resident, just 19, and was stabbed to death about 3am Friday in a house in the 6400-block of Windsor near 49th in Vancouver. Police have not yet released details of what led up to the fatal attack, but said people in the house at the time are cooperating. VPD#5 Feb. 6, 2009 (LM #12) Victim identified Homicide' 'Suspicious death' now murder Suspicious death at home Suspicious death
RAPHAEL BALDINI
On Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at approximately 5:20pm multiple shots were fired into a White Range Rover parked at the Guildford Town Centre parking lot. Moments later police arrived on scene to discover a male in severe medical distress suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. The male was eventually transported to a Local Area Trauma Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Investigators have identified the male as 21-year-old Raphael Baldini of the Metro Vancouver area. He was the same person who rented the Surrey penthouse where six people were brutally murdered in October 2007. IHIT File #2009 -1051 Feb. 3, 2009 (LM #11) Gunned down in parking lot Man gunned down Renter of the slaughter apartment gunned down Shooting linked to murders Lower Mainland murders 2007
BRIANNA HELEN KINNEAR
At approximately 7:00pm Coquitlam RCMP received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked at the road. The caller indicated that the vehicle was parked at the roadside on Oxford St & Mason Ave and that the drivers side window had been broken. Police attended the location immediately, upon examining the inside of the vehicle discovered the body of a deceased female slumped over the steering wheel in the drivers seat. The Integrated Homicide team was called to handle the investigation as there were indicators of foul play. The investigation has revealed so far that the victim died from an apparent gunshot injury. The victim is 21-year-old Brianna Helen Kinnear of Port Coquitlam. IHIT File #2009-1054 Feb. 3, 2009 (LM #10) Connections in deaths Woman identified 'Possible shooting'
JAMES WARD ERICKSON
At approximately 9:15pm Surrey RCMP received a call for service to the area of 133 St & 105 Ave regarding shots fired. Upon arrival in the area, police were directed to a second floor apartment in a building in the 13300 block of 105A Avenue. Upon entering the identified apartment members of the Surrey RCMP discovered a deceased male. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old James Ward Erickson of Surrey. The victim resided in the building where the incident took place. IHIT File #2009-1023 Feb. 2, 2009 (LM #9) Shooting scene a hot crime spot Man killed in shooting Shooting leaves 1 dead
TYSON MONTGOMERY EDWARDS
Vancouver police arrived at the Richards on Richards nightclub around 2am and found a man suffering from stab wounds. Police have identified the victim as Tyson Montgomery Edwards of Burnaby. VPD#4 Feb. 1, 2009 (LM #8) Arrests made Grief to action Tearful mother appeals for witnesses Family statement Police seek suspects 2 fatal stabbings 2 stabbings overnight
BENJAMIN NEIL WARLAND
February 1, 2009 at approximately 12:50am Richmond RCMP received a call for service to the 11000 block of Cambie Road in Richmond regarding a man down. Upon arrival a male was located lying on a residential front yard suffering from an injury thought to be related to a stabbing. The male was transported to a local area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Investigators from IHIT are speaking to two males that were arrested and thought to be associated to this incident. The victim and the two suspects were using public transportation and were involved in a confrontation on the bus. On May 27, 2009 police charged Joshua David Berner, 25. IHIT File #2009-964 Feb. 1, 2009 (LM #7) Arrest made Stabbing followed confrontation 2 fatal stabbings 2 stabbings overnight
ANDREW GAWLEY
A man who was badly burned when his East Vancouver apartment was rocked by an explosion Oct. 25, 2008 has died from his injuries. Andrew Gawley, 21, suffered second & third-degree burns in the explosion, which police allege was deliberately set with gasoline by the former boyfriend of his new roommate. A few weeks earlier, Gawley had rented a room in his apartment on 3400-block Crowley St to Lana Marie Christophersen, 26. Christophersen died in the fire and explosion, and her former boyfriend, Jamie Michael Cliff, 34, was later charged with murder and attempted murder. Jan 29, 2009 (LM #6) Innocent victim dies Explosion victim dies High risk to re-offend, did Arrest made in apartment blast History of violence Police identify victim
WILLIAM PETER CANNING
A 65-year-old New Westminster man was found slain Thursday in an east Vancouver apartment building. Const. Tim Fanning said police got called to the building in the 2100-block of Cassiar St at 7:15am by a woman who was in the apartment. (Vancouver Sun) VPD #3 Jan. 29, 2009 (LM #5) Senior found slain 3rd senior Another senior murdered
ANDREW ‘Drew’ MICHAEL CILLIERS
At approximately 12:20am Surrey RCMP received a call regarding a male in severe medical distress in the 6200 block of 131A Street, Surrey. Upon arrival police immediately identified the male to be suffering from what appeared to be gunshot injuries. BC Ambulance Service was called to the scene and transported the victim to a local area trauma hospital. At approximately 03:30 AM 26-year-old Andrew (Drew) Michael Cilliers of Surrey died as a result of the injuries sustained in the shooting. Cilliers was known to police. This incident has all the indicators of being a targeted attack. IHIT File #2009-786 Jan. 27, 2009 (LM #4) Victims shared gang links Like 'family' Shooting turns fatal Fatal shooting Surrey shooting now a homicide Shot man dies
JOSHUA DOUGLAS HEDRICK
On the morning of August 27, 2009, Coquitlam RCMP responded to a complaint of found human remains in the Fraser River near Douglas Island, Port Coquitlam. After an autopsy and reviewing a number of missing persons reports a possible identity was determined. On August 28, 2009, the remains were positively identified as 25 year old Joshua Douglas Hedrick of Maple Ridge, BC. Hedrick was reported missing to Ridge Meadows RCMP by family members on January 11, 2009. IHIT File #2009-7919 Jan. 11, 2009 (LM #3) Victim was gang member RCMP suspect murder Missing man's body found Body identified
BILL MERCHANT
A 65-year-old man with a criminal record was found dead in a 900 block Richards Street apartment block in downtown Vancouver around 11pm Sunday. A Vancouver Island man has been arrested and is charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of a 65-year-old man in an upscale Yaletown highrise. Aaron Juhani Yliruusi, 30, was arrested by the RCMP in the Comox Valley and transported to Vancouver for a court appearance on the murder charge. Sources say Bill Merchant was stabbed to death. VPD #2 Jan. 11, 2009 (LM #2) Arrest made Police investigating 2 homicides 2 seniors murdered Homicide
CARMELO DIBELLA
Following an autopsy, investigators have confirmed the suspicious death of a 77 year old man was a homicide. Carmelo Dibella was found murdered in his apartment in the Tellier Tower, a building at 16 E Hastings St. owned by the Downtown Eastside Residents on Jan. 8. The victim was "not known to police" and Investigators have been told "apparently he was a very pleasant man" who lived alone. VPD #1 Jan. 8, 2009 (LM #1) 2 seniors murdered