Louis Korkowski (Image Credit: Quesnel RCMP)

By Dylana Kneeshaw

SUSPICIOUS DEATH

Remains found near Quesnel confirmed to be those of missing man

May 23, 2020 | 8:28 AM

QUESNEL — RCMP and the B.C Coroners Service have confirmed human remains found in the Quesnel area earlier this month were those of a man who had been reported missing.

Louis Korkowski had been reported missing after possibly being abducted May 4. (See previous story) Two days later (May 6), investigators following up on this report came upon human remains in a rural area of Quesnel.

Now, investigators with the BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit and the B.C Coroners Service have confirmed the remains found were those of Korkowski.

In a release, RCMP say criminality is suspected in his death, and police continue to look for information about two vehicles related to the investigation, and Korkowski’s whereabouts leading up to his death. Police are re-releasing the photos of Korkowski, the green Ford Explorer, and the grey Toyota Matrix suspected to have some involvement in the incident. (see bottom of article)

Staff Sgt. Todd Wiebe with the Major Crime Unit states, “We strongly believe there are people who have information and have not already spoken to us. If you have information which can assist in finding the person responsible for Louis’ death, you are urged to call and speak to an investigator.”

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Anyone with information relating to this man’s death, or the two vehicles is asked to call Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211, and information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Louis is described as:

• male
• 5 ft 4 in (162 cm)
• 110 pounds (50 kg)
• Black short hair
• Brown eyes
• Last seen wearing black track pants with a white stripe, blue jacket and black Mulisha sweater

The Ford Explorer is described as:

• 2003,
• Green in colour
• BC license plate KF087R
• Dent in the passenger door
• Roof rack
• Black tinted windows
• Grey five prong rims
• Chrome body trim
  (Image Credit: Quesnel RCMP)

The Toyota Matrix is described as:

• 2007
• Grey Black paint and peeling damage to roof
• Sticker residue on the passenger side door
• Both vehicles were last seen in the area of Sylvia’s Café, in the 5600-block of Nazko Highway, Quesnel just after 9:00 p.m. on May 4, 2020.
  (Image Credit: Quesnel RCMP)