Murder Charges Laid in Coquitlam Woman’s 2022 Disappearance: Suspect Arrested
Homicide investigators have recently announced that murder charges have been filed in the case of a Coquitlam woman who went missing in November 2022. Jodine Millar, a 57-year-old woman, was reported missing from her home on November 27, 2022. The police investigation revealed that her disappearance was the result of foul play, leading the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) to take over the case.
Initially, it was believed that Millar had left her home near Rochester Avenue and Declaire Street on November 26. Two days later, her vehicle was involved in a crash in Abbotsford, but she was not found at the scene.
Her daughter, Sara, voiced her concerns through a heartfelt letter from the family, stating, It seems like I’m discussing a horrible movie and not real life. My mom is missing. We were very close, closer than she was with anyone else anyways. I am extremely concerned for her well-being and mental state.
Nearly a year later, IHIT has confirmed that Jodine Millar was indeed murdered. On Thursday, the police arrested a suspect named Carson Mackay, aged 30, in Calgary. The prosecution has since approved a charge of second-degree murder, indicating that Millar was allegedly killed on November 25 in Coquitlam. The nature of Mackay’s relationship, if any, to the victim remains unclear.
In a media release, Supt. Keith Bramhill, the officer in charge of the Coquitlam RCMP, expressed gratitude to the investigators who diligently worked on locating Jodine Millar. He also stated, We hope these charges provide some answers to Jodine’s friends and family.
The RCMP extended their thanks to IHIT and the Alberta police in Airdrie and Calgary for their collaborative efforts in this case.
With this development, the investigation enters a new phase as the suspect faces charges and the judicial process unfolds. The community and the loved ones of Jodine Millar can hope that justice will be served, bringing closure to a tragic chapter in their lives.
