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Gary Edwards

Police renew call for information into death of Deka Lake man nine years later

Aug 5, 2025 | 6:35 AM

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — Nine years later, police are renewing their plea to the public for information into the suspicious death of a 72-year-old man east of 100 Mile House.

Gary Edwards was found dead in his home in the 7600-Block of Julsrud Road in Deka Lake after police were called to carry out a wellbeing check on Friday, July 29, 2016.

In a news release, the BC RCMP North District Major Crimes Unit stated the Edwards family has offered a financial reward for any information into the 72-year-old’s death. The investigation is ongoing.

“The investigators continue to follow up on any and all leads that are provided,” RCMP stated. “Someone has the information that will bring this investigation to a successful conclusion, and we are looking for that person to come forward. Every piece of information is important and may be the key to solving this.”