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By Aaron Schulze

Suspicious Death Investigation

Body found in rural Kamloops believed to be linked to vehicle fire in Logan Lake: RCMP

Oct 2, 2024 | 9:38 AM

KAMLOOPS — Police are investigating after a man was found dead last week in rural Kamloops.

In a news release issued Wednesday (Oct. 2) morning, the BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) notes a man was reported missing to Kamloops RCMP on Sept. 23.

During the investigation, a body was found. The SED MCU are investigating the suspicious death.

RCMP officers were called for a vehicle on fire near Tunkwa Lake Road and Highway 97D at about 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 23 in Logan Lake, according to the release

Investigators note the vehicle fire is related to the dead body and are asking for the public’s help with information or video related to a blue Dodge Dart seen in the Logan Lake area from Sunday, Sept.22, to Monday, Sept. 23.

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“Determining the manner and cause of death is the top priority for investigators at this time,” Staff Sgt. Jason Smart said in the press release. “Information surrounding the vehicle fire will assist investigators in that regard. In an effort to protect the integrity of the investigation, police will not be releasing further information about the found body and/or the subsequent SED MCU investigation.”

Anyone with information or video related to the investigation is asked to call the BC RCMP SED MCU information line at 1-877-987-8477.