Randi-Marie Adams

Police respond to questions after recent homicide

Aug 12, 2021 | 4:29 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – After many questions from the media, Prince George RCMP was finally able to comment on the rumors going around, regarding the homicide of 36-year-old Christin West.

Christin West was reported missing on the evening of August 6th. Her family found her murdered in her apartment, early Saturday morning. (August 7th)

According to Prince George RCMP they confirmed that a complaint was made from Christin West in July 2021 and that a thorough investigation into the matter was conducted. Police spoke to all of the individuals identified through the course of the investigation.

In a lengthy statement sent to all media, Thursday afternoon
they said that, ultimately, there was not enough evidence to support charge recommendations and, alternative safety plans were discussed with all parties involved.

“We can confirm investigators identified a suspect in the July investigation and that he is not the same person arrested on August 7, 2021 for the murder of Christin West. The complaint from July was a completely separate occurrence and the incidents do not appear related,” states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper of the Prince George RCMP.

Prince George RCMP encourages anyone who was a witness or has further information on the murder of Ms. West or any other unrelated criminal matters to contact the Prince George RCMP to speak with an investigator.

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