This article was last updated on April 16, 2022
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Yesterday afternoon, officers with the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) confirmed that 41 year old Jennifer McPherson, reported missing on May 1st, 2013, was the victim of murder.
Based on the investigative work completed in the days since Jennifer’s disappearance, an arrest was made and a charge of 2nd degree murder has been laid. 37 year old Traigo Ehkid Andretti, Jennifer’s husband, remains in police custody. He is scheduled to make his next court appearance on Monday, May 13th in Campbell River Provincial Court.
VIIMCU investigators continue their work on Hanson Island, where Jennifer’s murder was committed. VIIMCU investigators are being assisted by officers from the Alert Bay RCMP Detachment, RCMP Forensic Identification Section, RCMP Island District Tactical Troop, RCMP West Coast Marine Service and the Police Dog Service. Their work is expected to continue for several more days. The BC Coroner Service has been advised, and is working with investigators.
Our investigators remain focused on conducting a thorough search of Hanson Island for any evidence related to this murder, and the ultimate goal of seeing justice served for Jennifer’s grieving family
, states Sgt. Kevin Mazur of the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit.
Jennifer McPherson’s family has been notified of her death and the investigative developments. RCMP Victim Services and investigators will continue to support them as they cope with this sudden and tragic loss.
As this matter is now before the courts, no additional investigative findings will be disclosed.
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