IHIT shares details of ‘criminal profile’ of person who may have killed Burnaby girl

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to remove the victim’s name, which is now covered by a publication ban.

BURNABY (NEWS 1130) – It has been nine months since a 13-year-old was found dead in Burnaby’s Central Park, and there have still been no arrests. But investigators are hoping some details of a criminal profile may bring in new tips in the case.

The girl was reported missing by her family on July 18, 2017. Hours later, her body was found in the park. Her death has been deemed a random homicide.

IHIT has worked with criminal profilers, and now believe the killer may have lived near the park at the time of her death.

Investigators say the killer may have demonstrated some of the following behaviours:

• Unexpectedly moved (permanently or temporarily)
• Uncharacteristically avoided the Central Park area
• Withdrew from social or family activities
• Missed work or scheduled appointments
• Showed suicidal gestures or attempts
• Showed interest or special attention to the media coverage related to [the girl’s] death
• Increased or decreased his or her drug and/or alcohol use

 

“There continues to be a high-degree of public interest in the homicide of [the girl],” says Corporal Frank Jang with IHIT. “I strongly urge anyone with information or anyone who may recognize these characteristics and behaviours in someone they know, to please come forward and speak with IHIT.”

Anyone with information is asked to call IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448). You can also email investigators at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

You can also stay anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).