Terrace RCMP launch homicide investigation after discovery of male last week

The case of a deceased man found in the woods near the Terrace Curling Club last week has now been deemed a homicide.

In an information statement released this morning, the Terrace RCMP outlined the background to the case file:

Around 11 a.m., Friday May 15, a Terrace RCMP officer was conducting foot patrols when he came across a body in the wooded area between the curling rink and railway tracks. 

The scene was secured while members of the General Investigation, Forensic Identification, Crime Reduction, and North District Major Crimes units, as well as the BC Coroners Service attended to investigate.

As part of their investigation they have also released the name and a photo of the victim, James Nathan Roberts, the 38 year old resident of Terrace was last seen alive at 4 PM on Thursday, May 14.

Terrace RCMP are asking for the assistance of the public
in the homicide case of James Nathan Roberts

The Terrace RCMP has asked for anyone that may have any information related to the incident to come forward.

We are asking anyone who had any dealings with Mr. Roberts between the hours of 4 p.m. May 14 and 11 a.m. May 15; saw or heard anything in the area where his body was located; or know anything that may be helpful to the investigation, to call Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400 and reference file 20-4558.

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Terrace RCMP investigating Saturday morning homicide

An call to an incident at a residence on the 4600 block of Lakelse Avenue in Terrace overnight has resulted in the opening of a homicide investigation by the Terrace detachment.

With RCMP investigators looking to Terrace residents for additional information related to the events of the early hours.

Few details have been released regarding the nature of the incident, other than an advisory that around 3 AM this morning Terrace RCMP responded to the call at the Lakelse Avenue address and discovered a 25 year old man suffering from a wound.

The nature of that wound was such that the man in question subsequently died as a result of the injury that he suffered. Terrace RCMP further noted that they have arrested a 19 year old woman in connection to the death early this morning.

Terrace RCMP have launched a homicide investigation
related to an incident in the early hours of Saturday in the community

A full investigation into the incident is now underway, conducted by Terrace RCMP, Terrace General Investigation Section, Forensic Identification Section and the North District Major Crime Unit.

As part of the investigation, the Terrace detachment is asking those that may have information to contact them at 250-638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, you can also contact investigators by text TERRACE plus your message sent to 274637

Information released to this point from the Terrace detachment can be reviewed here.

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