Update Brandon Jeremiah Donovan arrested and charged – Kamloops RCMP say the investigation into missing person Jo-Anne Donovan, now a homicide investigation

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Police said Jo-Anne Donovan, 57, was last seen near her Westsyde home on Monday, March 13, 2023.

S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of the Kamloops RCMP said “Today, we are releasing a photo of Jo-Anne’s vehicle in an effort timeline its movements leading up to, and including Monday March 13. The vehicle is described as a grey, 2011 Chevrolet four-door Impala, with BC licence plate MK877W.”

On March 23rd, RCMP confirmed that the body of a female, “tentatively identified” as Jo-Anne Donovan, has been located. An autopsy will be conducted in order to confirm the identity of the deceased.

Update: On September 13th 2024, Jo-Anne Donovan’s son, 35-year-old Brandon Jeremiah Donovan of Kamloops BC, was arrested without incident. He is charged with one count of second-degree murder.

As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released by police.