RCMP identify homicide victims as brothers

RCMP say two men found dead near Naramata last week were brothers from Kamloops whose deaths have been classified as homicides.

The bodies of Erick Fryer, 29, and Carlos Fryer, 31 were discovered in a remote location on May 10, 2021. Police are releasing the names of both victims in an effort to further the ongoing investigation.

Police are not releasing the cause of the deaths, but don’t believe they were related to the recent spate of gang violence in the Vancouver area.

“Investigators still believe this incident was isolated in nature and not a random act,” a RCMP news release from Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey stated. “Police have not uncovered anything to suggest these homicides are connected to the BC Lower Mainland gang conflict. Major crime investigators remain open to all possibilities in this homicide case, and renew their call for anyone with any information to come forward immediately.”

The BC Coroners Service is also investigating to determine how, where, when and by what means the deaths occurred.

“The unexpected deaths of both Erick and Carlos are being investigated by police as homicides,” Acting Officer-In-Charge (A/OIC) Supt. Sanjaya Wijayakoon of the BC RCMP Major Crime Section, said. “South Okanagan residents can expect to continue to see major crime resources in the region for the remainder of the week as investigators continue to advance the homicide investigation.”

“BC RCMP remains committed to determining what led to Erick and Carlos’ deaths, identifying the person or persons responsible for their killing and keeping the victim’s family updated on the investigation as it continues to unfold,” added Wijayakoon.

Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the BC RCMP Major Crime information line at 1-877-987-8477.