Nova Scotia

N.S. Mounties investigate homicides after 2 bodies found in burned-out vehicle

Nova Scotia RCMP say human remains found in a burned-out vehicle in Pictou County last month belong to two people, and their deaths are now considered homicides.

Human remains discovered last month in Greenhill, N.S., have been identified

The side of an RCMP cruiser that says 'police.'
RCMP have been investigating since an abandoned, burned-out vehicle was found Nov. 9 on MacLean Road in Pictou County. Human remains were discovered inside. (David Bell/CBC)

Nova Scotia RCMP say human remains found in a burned-out vehicle in Pictou County last month belong to two people, and their deaths are now considered homicides.

The vehicle was found Nov. 9 on MacLean Road in Greenhill. 

Five days later, RCMP in Colchester County began investigating the disappearance of Kelly (Keleana) Trask from Truro. Police said her disappearance was considered suspicious.

On Wednesday, RCMP confirmed the 32-year-old woman was one of two people whose remains were found in the vehicle in Greenhill. They have identified the second person as 34-year-old Tyler Meagher of Grande Prairie, Alta. Police said Meagher was originally from New Glasgow.

RCMP are asking anyone with information on the deaths to contact the Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit at (902) 896-5050 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Blair Rhodes

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Blair Rhodes has been a journalist for more than 40 years, the last 31 with CBC. His primary focus is on stories of crime and public safety. He can be reached at blair.rhodes@cbc.ca

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