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Deka Lake man’s 2016 suspicious death continues to be investigated

BC RCMP North District Major Crimes Unit (ND MCU) continue to investigate the suspicious death of a 72-year-old Deka Lake Man.

North District Corporal Madonna Saunderson said Gary Edwards was found deceased at his residence in Deka Lake after police were called to conduct a wellbeing check on Friday, July 29, 2016.

“This remains an active and ongoing investigation for ND MCU,” Saunderson said, “Investigators continue to follow up on any and all leads that are provided. Someone has the information that will bring this investigation to a successful conclusion and we are looking for that person to come forward. Every piece of information is important and may be the key to solving this.”

Police said the Edwards family have offered a financial reward for any information in the death of Gary.

“We would really like to find out who and why anyone would want him dead. He had a big heart, loved his family dearly and he missed by so many,” the Edwards family said.

If you have any information on the death of Gary Edwards you are asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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