Sudden death deemed a homicide in Terrace

TERRACE — The Terrace RCMP says a deceased man was found in the woods Friday morning and was the victim of homicide.

“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,” says Cst. Crystal Evelyn.

“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.”

In order to further the police investigation, the name and photo of the victim is being released. Thirty-eight year-old James Nathan Roberts of Terrace was last seen alive around 4 p.m. Thursday May 14.