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Missing PG man identified as victim of Bowron River human remains case

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

The North District Major Crimes unit says the case of found human remains near the Bowron River, west of Purden Lake is now being investigated as a homicide.

The victim has been identified as Edward Michael Milne, whose body was first discovered on Sunday (April 14th).

He was reported missing on March 29th by the Prince George RCMP. Police renewed calls for the 62-year-old man’s whereabouts on April 11th.

North District Major Crime Unit has conduct of the Investigation.

Police would like anyone who traveled Highway 16 past the Bowron Rest Area between March 27-29, 2024 to call police with any information about vehicles parked in that area.

In addition, anyone with dash cam footage between Prince George and Bowron River rest area for the above dates is asked to call police at 250-561-3300.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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