News release
One Year Anniversary of August 2025 homicide and vehicle fire
August 24, 2026
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Kamloops, British Columbia
From: Kamloops RCMP
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The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (MCU) are continuing to actively investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding a homicide and vehicle fire that occurred on August 23, 2025, and are seeking witnesses or anyone with information to help advance the investigation.
At approximately 4:00 a.m., Kamloops RCMP responded to a vehicle fire on Tranquille-Criss Creek Road, where the body of 25-year-old Kamloops resident Dillen Bain was located deceased inside the vehicle. The vehicle, a black 2019 Volkswagen Golf, is believed to have been intentionally set on fire along the service road. Prior to the fire, the vehicle was observed travelling within the North Shore area of Kamloops accompanied by a blue vehicle. Investigators are seeking information to help establish the circumstances leading up to Bain’s homicide.
Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen the victim prior to the incident. Anyone with information who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit Information Line at 1-877-987-8477.
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Division Media Relations Officer
BC RCMP Communication Services
brett.urano@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
778-290-4006