The BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit, assisted by the Quesnel RCMP and the BC Coroners Service, is investigating after human remains were discovered in a rural area of Quesnel on May 6, 2020.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on May 6, human remains were located in a rural area approximately 40 km west of Quesnel near the Nazko Hwy, by Quesnel detachment investigators and a member of the Police Dog Section from Prince George. The officers were following up on information related to local man, Louis Korkowski, who had been reported missing and possibly abducted on the evening of May 4, 2020.

The BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit has been called to take conduct of the investigation as initial indicators are that the remains and circumstances surrounding the death involves criminality.

Investigators are seeking any information leading up to this man’s death and are asking witnesses to call the Quesnel RCMP Detachment at 250-992-9211 or Crime Stoppers (800)222-TIPS. The RCMP will be providing further updates to the media as information becomes available.

Written and released by North District RCMP