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Global News
3 days ago
- General
- Global News
Body of missing Merritt man found after he was last seen in March 2023
The body of a man missing from the Merritt, B.C., area since 2023 has been found, according to his family. Miguel Mack was last seen on Feb. 27, 2023, by his family and was reported missing on March 3, 2023. On March 1, 2024, BC RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit said they believed Mack was a victim of a homicide. In a social media post on Monday, Mack's family members said his body had been found. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'This is not the outcome any of us had hoped for,' the post read. 'We want to thank everyone who shared information, searched, prayed, and supported our family during this heartbreaking time. Your kindness and care meant so much to us.' Story continues below advertisement 0:42 Family of Miguel Mack maintain hope during search: 'We believe in the power of prayer.' They said funeral arrangements will be announced when confirmed. Anyone with information is asked to contact the major crimes unit tip line at 1-877-987-8477. No arrests have been made in the case and RCMP did not provide any details about where the remains were found.
Calgary Herald
10-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
Calgarians asked for assistance in Sicamous, B.C., homicide investigation
RCMP in British Columbia are asking Calgarians for help as they investigate a homicide that occurred in the Shuswap last year. Article content Article content The investigation pertains to the murder of Matthew Monteith, who was shot Feb. 24, 2024, in the parking lot of the Best Western Hotel in Sicamous, B.C., just off the Trans-Canada Highway. Article content 'The initial investigation leads us to believe this was an isolated, targeted incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public,' an RCMP news release stated at the time. Article content Article content The British Columbia RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, which until Saturday, had not revealed Monteith's identity as the victim, according to a report by the Sicamous Eagle Valley News. Article content Article content RCMP previously said a black Mercedes G-Wagon was seen fleeing the scene after Monteith's murder and was last known to be travelling westbound on the Trans-Canada Highway. But few details on the case have been released since. Article content On Thursday, officers executed a residential search warrant in the southeast Calgary community of Auburn Bay in relation to Monteith's murder, Mounties said. Calgarians with information about the case are asked to contact the B.C. Southeast District Major Crime Unit Information Line at 1-877-987-8477. Article content 'We're asking for anyone with information related to the circumstances of Matthew Monteith's death to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit,' said Staff Sgt. Jason Smart in a B.C. RCMP news release issued on Saturday. 'Any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, may be of great interest to the investigation and help to determine what led to his death.' Article content
Global News
07-05-2025
- Global News
Police investigate death of woman found inside West Kelowna mobile home as suspicious
West Kelowna RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a 57-year-old woman. According to police, officers conducted a wellness check at a home in the Westview Village Mobile Home Park on Saturday. Upon entering, officers found the body of Cindy Walsh. 'Cindy stayed in the house a lot, didn't see much of her, her mate kind of came and went,' said one neighbour who Global News agreed to grant anonymity to for security reasons. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Southeast District Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation, as police confirm they are treating Walsh's death as suspicious. 'It's shocking to the neighbourhood we definitely weren't expecting anything like that,' said neighbourhood resident, Melvin Minpenko. Fear is now spreading through the normally peaceful community. Story continues below advertisement 'I live alone. We don't know if we'll be safe or not, it's scary,' said another resident, Ineke Devries. Police have released few details surrounding Cindy Walsh's death, including whether a suspect has been identified or taken into custody. Officers are asking anyone who knew Walsh or has been in contact with her during the month of April to call the Southeast District Major Crime Unit.
