Found Deceased Canada- Tatjana Stefanski, 44, last seen sitting in her ex husband's car, Lumby, BC, 13 April 2024

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Vigil planned for 7 p.m. at Lumby's Oval Park for slain mother of two - Vernon News

Teal-blue hearts are popping up in businesses and homes across Lumby as residents continue to rally around a local family in the face of tragedy.

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Police watchdog investigates RCMP over threats against B.C. woman, later found dead - Vernon News

BC’s watchdog is investigating if any police action, or inaction, could have played a role in the death of a Lumby woman on April 14.

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[grannygates]

Police watchdog investigates RCMP over threats against B.C. woman, later found dead - Vernon News

BC’s watchdog is investigating if any police action, or inaction, could have played a role in the death of a Lumby woman on April 14.

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I hope that her daughter is seeking legal counsel.

 

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Ex-husband charged with murder in death of Lumby, B.C. woman

The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski – the woman whose disappearance and death set the small town of Lumby, B.C., on edge last month – has been charged with her murder.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

[gdalton]

Ex-husband finally charged...2nd degree murder.
Doesn't the kidnapping make it 1st degree?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lumby-bc-second-degree-charge-1.7221791

 

[grannygates]

Finally. TS family can finally breathe a little. I hope they used this time to built an airtight case (entirely by the book!) so there’s no possible way he can slip away.

 

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Bail hearing adjourned for ex-husband accused of murder in Lumby - Vernon News

The ex-husband of a slain Lumby mother of two, Tatjana Stefanski, was recently charged with second degree murder and remains in custody until the end of June.

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Vitali Stefanski to make brief appearance in Vernon court room today - Vernon News

The man accused in the death of a Lumby woman will be in Vernon court today.

www.castanet.net

 

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Murder suspect in Lumby woman's death makes first court appearance

Vitali Stefanski is accused of second-degree murder in the death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski

www.saobserver.net

 

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Lumby murder suspect's first court appearance delayed by confusion over representation - Vernon News

Vitali Stefanski is charged with second degree murder in the death of his ex-wife Tatjana in Lumby in April.

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[otto]

He made death threats in December, and murdered her in April. How is that a second degree murder charge? Are RCMP too busy to build a case for first degree murder? Is the prosecutor looking for an easy win?

 

[otto]

I'm very curious why the RCMP were so relaxed about this woman's risk and ultimate demise.

The name, Tatjana Stefanski, sounds Eastern European. Her husband's name, Vitali, also sounds Eastern European. We all know that Canada is a progressive country, but I'm curious. Did European Names influence how RCMP in central BC responded to the danger that Tatjana was in? Did RCMP mistakenly see Tatjana and Vitali's differences as an Eastern European cultural difference, something that sorts itself out quietly at home - no assistance necessary?

I don't understand why the prosecutor is not filing charges of first degree murder with lesser charges included. He or she should aim for the stars, not settle for the bottom feeders. The prosecutor has an easy win with second degree murder conviction since the suspect was found nearby. However, it's a difference of 10 or 25 years before parole eligibility. If he is released in 10 years, he will victimize again.

I think the prosecutor should aim for the stars and make a statement against spousal homicide in his or her community.

 

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No offence committed by RCMP in Lumby mother's death: B.C. police watchdog

RCMP have been cleared by the IIO

www.vernonmorningstar.com

 

[dotr]

No offence committed by RCMP in Lumby mother's death: B.C. police watchdog

RCMP have been cleared by the IIO

www.vernonmorningstar.com

From link, ty..
'The IIO also stated it would not be releasing any other information due to ongoing court proceedings.
Stefanski remains in custody and will next appear in court on Aug. 29.'

 

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After delays, Stefanski murder case starts moving through courts - Vernon News

The man charged in the high-profile slaying of Lumby mother of two will return to court Sept. 25 to elect trial by judge alone, or by judge and jury.

www.castanet.net

 

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Court story of the year: Justice for Tatjana movement continues to grow - Vernon News

Castanet is revisiting the top stories of an eventful 2024. Today, for the Vernon court story of the year, we look at the burgeoning Justice for Tatjana movement seeking better protection for victims.

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