The body of Amelie Sakkalis was found near Boston Bar last summer. Sean McKenzie was subsequently charged with her murder.
A 27-year-old Oliver man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a Belgian tourist whose body was found near Boston Bar last summer.
The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has announced that Sean McKenzie pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of 28-year-old Amelie Sakkalis.
“Amelie’s murder was a shock to the community and even for our seasoned investigators,” said IHIT on Twitter. It continued by saying the guilty plea speaks to the hard work and dedication of police and Crown counsel.
On Aug. 22, 2018, the RCMP was called to an area north of Boston Bar near Highway 1 where they found the body of Sakkalis, a Belgian national who was travelling in Canada. The death was deemed a homicide.
RCMP collected significant evidence that yielded the criminal charge against McKenzie, the primary suspect.
During a press conference last year, Cpl. Frank Jang said McKenzie frequently travelled through the province for work. He also noted both he and the victim had recently met.
Jang said McKenzie is not known to police and does not have a criminal record.
McKenzie is expected to be sentenced in November.
