Canada - Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck, all murdered, Alaska Hwy, BC, Jul 2019 #9

[Strangeworld]

An Australian man and his American girlfriend have died in suspicious circumstances in Canada, sparking fears they may have been murdered.

Lucas Fowler is reported to be the son of senior NSW police officer, Inspector Stephen Fowler. He was found dead alongside his girlfriend, North Carolina woman Chynna Deese, in British Columbia earlier this week sparking fears of foul play.

Chynna’s sister Kennedy Deese wrote they pair were “homicide victims along a remote stretch of highway in Canada while on a road trip.”

An older style blue mini-van the pair was believed to have been travelling was found at the scene.

Canadian police are looking for anyone who saw the vehicle or offered assistance. They’re also appealing for anyone that travelled the stretch of highway around the time of the discovery to come forward, according to a RCMP media release.

Australian man found dead in Canada


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[tarabull]

Son of Australian chief inspector and his girlfriend are 'shot dead' in Canada and dumped on the side of a major highway - as police launch murder investigation

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...Mr Fowler, from Sydney's Hills District, has been identified as the son of NSW Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler.

Northern Rockies officers were called to the highway, about 20 kilometres south of Liard Hot Springs, at 7.19am on Monday.

 

[tarabull]

https://www.energeticcity.ca/2019/07/australian-and-american-found-dead-along-alaska-highway/

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...“We have lost our dear Lucas Fowler, son, brother, grandson and friend in the most terrible of circumstances. To lose someone so young and vibrant, who was travelling the world and just enjoying life to the full, is devastating.

To know his beautiful girlfriend, Chynna Deese of Charlotte, North Carolina, also lost her life in this violent event is too cruel. All our love and best wishes go to Chynna’s family and friends.

We are all now travelling to Canada to be with our boy and to bring him home.
Our deepest thanks for all your love and care. At this stage, we can only move forward a minute at a time, and those minutes are moving so slowly.

Please share this with all those who may have crossed paths anywhere in the world with these beautiful young people.”

 

[dotr]

 

[Seattle1]

DECEASED BEARDED MAN IDENTIFIED

Alexis Daish‏Verified account @LexiDaish
BREAKING: Canadian authorities identify third victim of roadside murders as Leonard Dyck from Vancouver.@9NewsAUS

5:38 PM - 24 Jul 2019 pst

Condolences to this man's family and friends.

 

[Seattle1]

Dease Lake murder victim identified as Vancouver's Leonard Dyck

In a statement, the RCMP said Leonard Dyck was found dead on Friday at a highway pullout about 2 kilometres south of the vehicle fire south of Stikine River Bridge on Highway 37.

McLeod and Schmegelsky have been charged with second-degree murder in Dyck's death.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

 

[Gardenista]

Charges laid in connection with Dease Lake homicide investigation

BC RCMP are releasing a photo of Len and expanding their request for any additional information from anyone who may have spoken to Len during his travels in northern BC. The BC RCMP Major Crime tiplines remain open in support of the Leonard Dyck, Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese homicide investigations. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-543-4822 or 778-290-5291.

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

We do not like being heavy handed but the last thread became so rife with rumor that we are having to take this action.

There is now a ZERO tolerance in place in this case for rumor posts. Members introducing rumors will be subject to a minimum 7 day thread reply ban.

MSM and LE social media accounts (comments by the reporter or LE official) are allowed. Comments or images by the general public are not allowed.

If you aren't sure if a source is allowed, contact a Mod or Admin to ask rather than posting it and risk being banned from posting on the thread.

 

[Seattle1]

RCMP Manitoba‏Verified account @rcmpmb
Over the next 72 hours, investigators will conduct door-to-door canvases in the Town of Gillam & Fox Lake Cree Nation, in hopes of generating new tips & information. #rcmpmb

1:01 PM - 26 Jul 2019 pst

RCMP Manitoba‏Verified account @rcmpmb
Kam McLeod & Bryer Schmegelsky MAY have changed their appearance & inadvertently been given assistance to leave the area by someone that was not aware of who they were. If anyone out there is hesitant to come forward – it is crucial for you call police immediately. #rcmpmb

1:02 PM - 26 Jul 2019 pst

RCMP Manitoba‏Verified account @rcmpmb
It is critical that all Canadians remain on the lookout for Kam McLeod & Bryer Schmegelsky. If seen, do not approach, call 911 or local police immediately. #rcmpmb

1:32 PM - 26 Jul 2019 pst

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RCMP Manitoba‏Verified account @rcmpmb
This video was obtained in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, on July 21, 2019. We are releasing this video as it may generate additional tips or sightings.

2:46 PM - 26 Jul 2019 par

 

[10ofRods]

Lots of rumors on twitter. Here is the official tweet feed again:

RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) | Twitter

(RCMP)

 

[jens]

RCMP Search York Landing, Manitoba, for B.C. Murder Suspects Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky
RCMP Follow Fresh Tip To New Location In Search For B.C. Murder Suspects

 

[Seattle1]

RCMP Manitoba‏Verified account @rcmpmb
After a thorough & exhaustive search, #rcmpmb has not been able to substantiate the tip in York Landing. RCMP resources will continue to be in the York Landing & Gillam areas. We thank the community for their patience & understanding & ask them to continue to be vigilant.

12:36 PM - 29 Jul 2019 pst

 

[wmm85]

According to CBC, the RCMP is pulling out of York Landing, as their search turned up nothing:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/york-landing-search-bc-fugitives-1.5228561

 

[Sillybilly]

Please continue discussion here.

 

[CanadianMade]

I'm kind of curious what people think of this part....

B's father said that B had told him they were going to Alberta to look for work. His grandmother apparently said they were going to the Yukon. Now I know many don't want to take anything the father says as any truth(and I do understand why), but just for a minute, let's say they weren't even going to the Yukon.
There is report that they actually did get to Whitehorse, but from who?

 

[Deleted member 248860]

Gillam forecast: clear tonight, low 7°C/44°F

Gillam, MB - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada

 

[afitzy]

@Trooper That was brilliant!

What incredible skills shared over many generations.

I would think some similar skills might be found in CA too.

 

[minn77]

'Things are winding down in Gillam': analysis

 

[Curiouspersonxyz]

As more times goes by I think the suspects are deceased, either by their own hands or by misfortune while on the run in the wilderness outside Gillam.

- If they committed suicide, I think it is possible that they might have liked the idea of never being found/caught since, in this case, their story might continue as an unsolved mystery.
- And if the suspects intentionally set out to kill and then commit suicide in the woods, they might prefer being remembered as “escaped outlaws” who could continue to create fear on the part of the public and appear to have outwitted/frustrated law enforcement. Dying on their own terms could be seen as more under their control/better than a shootout/capture scenario that might end with pain/injury and long incarceration.

Furthermore, if they are dead in the wilderness, i think It might be many years and only by luck that they are ever found. To support this idea, I recommend looking at the case of Savannah Spurlock

- Savannah disappeared six months ago and her body was recently found in a shallow grave on a Kentucky farm. This farm was searched with dogs six months ago but the body was not found. Search dogs did not find her on this property and only the fact the suspect’s father smelled an odor and informed the police recently led to another search of the property and the recovery of the body. My main point: if it was this hard to find a body on a Kentucky farm (which was the subject of a previous intense police search), how much harder might it prove to ever find these Canadian men’s bodies in this wilderness? There may not be any answers.

(See Websleuths thread for Savannah Spurlock and this news article for details - Six months after Savannah Spurlock disappeared, her body was found. Here's what to know )

 

[Xyzzia]

'Things are winding down in Gillam': analysis

Thanks for posting that news video. It was very interesting And informative.