Update: RCMP seek public assistance following confirmation of identification of human remains

B.C., Indigenous Policing Services, Information Wanted

2017-11-01 20:17 PDT

The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime continues to investigate the discovery of human remains located as a result of the ongoing search of a property located on Salmon River Road in Salmon Arm, BC.

Significant efforts have been underway since the remains were located. With the assistance of the BC Coroners Service, the RCMP are now in a position to publicly confirm that the human remains located are those of 18 year old Traci Genereaux. The RCMP notified Traci's family today and they continue to be provided support from our victim assistance workers. In addition, all other families that have been publicly linked to the on-going investigation by the media were also contacted and made aware of the investigational update. This direct communication was done in advance of a public confirmation.

No charges have been laid in connection with Traci's death which is being treated as suspicious. An autopsy has been completed the results of which will not be released. Now that the identification has been confirmed, the RCMP are once again seeking the public's assistance in any information that can help advance the investigation into the disappearance and death of Traci Genereaux. We are seeking to establish a timeline of Traci's activities on the days leading up to and after Monday May 29th, which was reported to police as being the last known date of when she was last heard from in Vernon.

Traci Genereaux is described as:

Photo of Traci Genereaux

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Anyone who may have seen Traci or have any information are asked to call the police tipline at 1-877-987-8477.

The search of the Salmon River Road site remains active and ongoing. Given the size of the 24 acre property, the number of out buildings and various items at this location, additional resources and equipment have been brought in order to conduct a thorough search of this property in the most efficient manner. This remains a very fluid investigation and we have no timeline as to when we anticipate being finished at the site at this time.

Released by

Cpl. Dan Moskaluk
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
South East District
1168 Main Street, Penticton B.C. V2A-5E8
Office: 250-770-4754
Cell: 250-863-7433
Fax: 250-492-4851

Email: dan.moskaluk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
 

 

Released by

S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet

Senior Media Relations Officer
BC RCMP Communication Services
14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 6P3 - Mailstop #1608
Office: 778-290-4134
Cell: 604-657-5730
Fax: 778-290-6114

Email: janelle.shoihet@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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