Found Deceased Canada- Sherry Shelley, 64, last seen Walmart/Old Logging Rd., poss. w. her white 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, Nanaimo, BC, 13/14 Nov., 2025,*Suspicious*.

[Snoopster]

I don't think it was random. I think she knew the person, but perhaps not well. She's known for helping people who are down and out. She might have tried to help someone with bad intentions.

I agree with your take. Although I would spread my net a bit wider.