MISSION (NEWS 1130) – The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called in after the body of a missing Abbotsford woman was found in Mission.
Chelsey Gauthier, 22, was last seen on July 27th. Her body was found in the area of Sylvester Road and Dale Road last Wednesday. Investigators confirmed the identity through DNA analysis.
Investigators believe this was a targeted attack.
“We’re still determining her movements around the time of her disappearance,” says Corporal Frank Jang. “At this time, I can’t go into specifics of how we came to determine that this wasn’t a random incident. That would be jeopardizing the ongoing investigation. But I think it’s just important to convey that message to the public that this was not a random incident.”
Anyone who knew Gauthier, saw her around the time of her disappearance, or have any information about this case, you’re asked to call IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Gauthier’s family with funeral costs. According to that page, Gauthier left behind two young children.
More to come