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Charge laid

Charge laid in 2018 Quesnel Homicide

Aug 24, 2026 | 3:52 PM

QUESNEL — A Quesnel man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a local resident nearly eight years ago.

The BC Prosecution Service has approved a charge against 54-year-old Shane Edison Fralic in the 2018 homicide of 31-year-old Rodney Clement.

Police say Clement was dropped off at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel on November 8, 2018, suffering from significant injuries. He later died from those injuries, and investigators determined his death was the result of foul play.

Since then, the RCMP’s E Division Major Crime Special Projects Unit has continued to investigate the case with support from Quesnel RCMP, North District Major Crime and a number of specialized police units from across British Columbia.

On Saturday, August 22, investigators reached a major milestone when Crown prosecutors approved a charge of second-degree murder against Fralic.

Acting Officer in Charge of E Division Major Crime, Superintendent Bal Hansra, says investigators never gave up on finding answers for Clement’s family and friends.

“For nearly eight years, our investigators have remained committed to seeking answers in Rodney Clement’s death,” Hansra said in a statement. “This charge reflects the dedication and perseverance of those involved in the investigation and our ongoing commitment to pursuing justice for victims and their loved ones.”

Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Clement’s death or Fralic’s arrest.

The charge marks a significant development in a case that remained unsolved for years and highlights the continuing work of major crime investigators on cold and complex homicide investigations throughout the province.

Fralic is expected to appear before the courts to answer the charge. As with all criminal cases, the allegation has not been proven in court.