A suspect has been charged in the death of Vanessa Terry.
Fredrick Paul Charlie, 36, is in custody as of Thursday (Sept. 5), pending his first court appearance, on one count of second-degree murder.
“Incidents of intimate partner violence are tragic and have devastating, long-lasting effects on families and communities,'" said Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) spokesperson Cpl. Chase Smith. "IHIT would like to extend our condolences to Ms. Terry’s loved ones and community.”
On April 6, the Agassiz RCMP were called to a residence on the 8200 block of Charles Drive on the Seabird Island (Sq'éwqel) First Nation, after a report of a sudden death. Police found 33-year-old Terry deceased.
In July, IHIT renewed a call for information concerning Terry's death, encouraging community members with any information to come forward.
IHIT worked with the Agassiz RCMP, Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and the B.C. Coroners Service on this investigation.
Seabird Island officials gave the news to the Sq'éwqel people in a brief letter on Thursday (Sept. 5).
"We understand this information may have profound impacts within our community," the public statement read. "As this news weighs heavily upon our hearts and spirits, our thoughts are with the impacted families. Together, we must support those around us to lift each other up during such devastating times."
