Burnaby BC 2026 Homicide Victim List

Police say a 55-year-old man has been charged following the death of a 52-year-old woman at a residence in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Chilliwack RCMP responded to a home in the 46000 block of Mellard Avenue around 8 p.m. on Friday, November 6. Officers located the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team confirmed that Kristopher John Hayward, 55, was charged within 24 hours of police being called to the residence.

Investigators believe the accused and victim knew each other and say the incident was not random.

Police have not released details about the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death or the nature of the relationship between the two.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue working to support the victim’s family and move forward with the prosecution.