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Sarah Foord Murder

Fort St John RCMP make arrest following investigation into homicide of missing woman

Jul 26, 2020 | 10:03 AM

FORT ST JOHN – A major crime investigation that initially began on July 10th, as a missing person investigation became a homicide investigation with charges being laid.

On Friday, July 10, 2020, Sarah Foord was reported by a family member as missing to the Fort St John RCMP.

Three days later, the BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit joined Fort St John RCMP in the missing person investigation when investigators were unable to rule out foul play. The BC RCMP Major Crime Unit, Fort St John RCMP, Surrey RCMP, Forensic Identification/Forensic Search Units, Police Dog Section and other units from across the BC and Alberta worked collectively to try and locate the 38-year-old woman.

On July 24th, 2020 the continuing investigation resulted in the recovery of human remains in a remote location approximately 75 km north of Fort St John. In consultation with the BC Coroner Service, and Sarah’s family the remains were confirmed to be those of Sarah Foord.

The Investigative findings were provided to the BC Prosecution Service and on July 25th, 2020 the BCPS approved one count of murder against 35-year-old John Wendell Keyler for the murder of Foord. Keyler was arrested without incident in Fort St John.

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Keyler will make an appearance on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020.

RCMP investigators continue to update Sarah’s family on the progress of the investigation and will continue to provide them support.

“I want to acknowledge all of the police investigators, staff and analysts who worked day and night on this investigation to find Sarah and secure a charge for her death,” said Insp. Lorne Wood of the North District Major Crime in a news release.

“Also on behalf of the investigative team I want to thank Sarah’s family, members of the public and local businesses who came forward with information to assist with the investigation into the disappearance of Sarah. Our priority now is to prepare for court process”.