Dillen Bain. (Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP)
Dillen Bain

RCMP continuing investigation one year after homicide and vehicle fire outside of Kamloops

Aug 24, 2026 | 9:50 AM

KAMLOOPS — The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (MCU) is reaching out for witnesses in its ongoing investigation into suspicious circumstances surrounding a homicide and vehicle fire one year ago.


At about 4:00 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2025, Tk’emlups Rural RCMP responded to a vehicle fire along Tranquille-Criss Creek Road.

Police say once officers arrived, they found 25-year-old Kamloops resident Dillen Bain deceased inside of what was believed to have been a stolen vehicle. The SED MCU did not confirm the identity of the body in an update on Sept. 3, 2025.

Police issued a missing person report the day before Bain’s body was found.

Investigators deemed the circumstances surrounding Bain’s death to be suspicious.

“The vehicle, a black 2019 Volkswagen Golf, is believed to have been intentionally set on fire along the service road,” RCMP say. “Prior to the fire, the vehicle was observed travelling within the North Shore area of Kamloops accompanied by a blue vehicle.”

Investigators are still seeking information surrounding the circumstances leading up to the homicide.

“Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen the victim prior to the incident,” RCMP add.

Anyone with information who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit Information Line at 1-877-987-8477.

Bain’s mother made a pair of social media posts on Sept. 2, 2025, indicating her son had died.

“My beautiful son Dillen,” Tina Bain wrote. “Your life was stolen from us, and my heart will never be the same. I promise you, I will not stop until there is justice for you. Your name will never fade, and your truth will be heard.”