By CKPG Today

Human remains identified

Discovered human remains confirmed to be those of missing Quesnel man

May 22, 2020 | 5:36 PM

QUESNEL — Mounties have confirmed human remains discovered in a rural area of Quesnel are those of a man reported missing to the Quesnel RCMP.

RCMP investigators with B.C.’s North District Major Crime Unit, in partnership with the BC Coroners Service have now confirmed the remains are those of Louis Korkowski.

Korkowski was reported missing after possibly being abducted on May 4.

“Criminality is suspected in his death and investigators continue to seek information related to the two vehicles and Louis’ whereabouts leading up to the discovery of his body. Particularly from May 4 at 7 p.m. to May 6,” reads a RCMP news release.

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Polie are re-releasing the photos of Korkowski, the green Explorer and the grey Toyota Matrix to assist in the criminal investigation (see Korkowski above).

The Ford Explorer is described as;

• 2003, Green in colour
• BC License plate KF087R
• Dent in the passenger door
• Roof rack
• Black tinted windows
• Grey five prong rims
• Chrome body trim

The Toyota Matrix is described as:

• 2007, Grey
• Black paint and peeling damage to roof

Police say both vehicles were last seen in the area of Sylvia’s Cafe in the 5600-block of Nazko Highway, Quesnel just after 9 p.m. on May 4.

“We strongly believe there are people who have information and have not already spoken to us. If you have information which can assist in finding the person responsible for Louis’ death, you are urged to call and speak to an investigator,” says S/Sgt. Todd Wiebe.

If you have any information about this death you are asked to call the Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.