A deceased man found in the woods Friday morning was the victim of homicide, according to police.
Around 11 a.m., May 15, a Terrace RCMP officer was conducting foot patrols when he came across a body in the wooded area between the curling rink and railway tracks. The scene was secured by members of the General Investigation, Forensic Identification, Crime Reduction, and North District Major Crimes units, as well as the BC Coroners Service.
In order to further the police investigation, the name and photo of the victim is being released. James Nathan Roberts, age 38 of Terrace BC, was last seen alive around 4 p.m. Thursday May 14.
Police are asking anyone that may have had dealings with Roberts between 4 p.m. may 14 and 11 a.m. May 15, or saw or heard anything in the area to contact Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400. No further information is being released at this time.
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