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Brian Lush, a Newfoundland trucker, was reported missing after his family lost contact with him on April 24. His tractor-trailer was located in Ontario, and his body was later discovered inside the trailer in Newfoundland. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have faced scrutiny for their handling of the search and the delay in locating Lush’s body. The OPP issued a statement confirming that Lush had been found deceased and that foul play was not suspected, but did not initially disclose where his body was found. The force has since acknowledged that it did not search the trailer and has announced a review of the investigation.

A tragic discovery was made more than 12 weeks after a fire destroyed an apartment building in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona area: a man’s body was found in the rubble, leading to manslaughter charges against a suspect already accused of arson. Ricardo Olivares, 70, had been reported missing by his family after the fire on January 26, 2024, but his remains were only discovered during a further search of the wreckage on April 22. The cause of death has been determined to be smoke inhalation, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide. The accused, 44-year-old Jason Murray Zabos, was initially charged with arson and other offenses and is now facing additional charges in connection with Olivares’ death.

A body discovered by an ATVer in a creek on Saturday has prompted a homicide investigation, confirmed by the BC RCMP. The incident occurred on the 201 Forest Service Road towards Big White. The victim’s identity remains unknown, and the BC Coroners Service is assisting with identification. The Southeast District major crime unit tip line is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area over the past two weeks.