Autopsy confirms missing B.C. woman’s death was homicide: RCMP | 24CA News
Police say an post-mortem confirmed what they suspected: That a B.C. girl who went lacking earlier this month was killed.
Kamloops RCMP say the post-mortem on Jo-Anne Donovan was carried out on Tuesday.
The 57-year-old was considered final seen on March 13, along with her physique being found close to her residence on March 22, roughly one week after she was reported lacking.
“Sadly, the autopsy results verified what investigators initially suspected, that Jo-Anne Donovan was the victim of homicide,” mentioned Cpl. Dave Marshall.
“As our investigation continues, so too does our appeal for more information from the public to help us timeline Jo-Anne’s last movements and determine exactly what transpired.”
Police say Donovan loved going for walks round McArthur Island Park, the Kamloops airport, and Tranquille Farms.
RCMP added that they’re nonetheless searching for witnesses who could have seen Donovan or her gray Chevrolet Impala on March 13 — the date police imagine she went lacking.
“Police are also seeking to speak with anyone who recently spoke with Jo-Anne or visited her residence, who has not already been contacted by investigators,” mentioned Marshall.
Police added that the investigation continues.
The Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime Unit is asking anybody who has any data relating to Jo-Anne Donovan to contact the detachment at 250-828-3000.
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