In 2016, Arlene Westervelt’s body was recovered from Okanagan Lake after a canoe trip with her husband, Bert. Her family believes she was murdered. But missteps by the coroners service and police have left the case unresolved. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published May 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/07/Flawed-Autopsy-Dropped-Murder-Charge/

A Flawed Autopsy. A Dropped Murder Charge

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