Damn. That sort of thing does happen a lot, and I can’t fault this guy on account of he hadn’t been informed they were wanted.
He’s really lucky these two didn’t decide to shoot him, as he was unarmed.
I’m not sure if the cryptic way the RCMP handles press is beneficial or not. To clarify and not just be critical, even if it wasn’t public knowledge, wouldn’t it make sense to alert at least local gas stations in the area to be on the lookout for a Rav 4? The first victims were confirmed dead by gun violence and what if the second victim Mr. Dyck wasn’t? Wouldn’t that suggest there could be more possible suspects and that people should be aware, hence cautious?
Right up until this moment we still don’t know whether they are armed or not.
On late Mon July 15th Lucas and Chynna are discovered dead. The one thing most disturbing, is a witness who described her impression that Lucas appeared to be in an uncomfortable conversation with an unknown male by the side of the road. This man in no way matches Kam or Byrer. There is a composite sketch.
Four days later they find Leonard Dyck dead and the burning vehicle that was confirmed as driven by Kam and Byrer. At this point I would conclude that Kam and Byrer broke down and ambushed the next driver they could. Somewhere in all this press someone talks about one man jumping out in the roadway. (Fri July 19th)
I would suspect Mr. Dyck either stopped to assist or pick up a “lone” hitchhiker” and he was overpowered. Who knows, they haven’t said, he could have had a heart attack from the trauma and they haven’t shot anybody.
Since their vehicle couldn’t be moved it made sense to throw what they could in his vehicle and destroy any evidence of them in the vicinity. Although the vehicle couldn’t be totally destroyed, it did destroy their prints, scent (for tracking) and any personal items they had to leave behind.
When the burning vehicle was first found they issued a “missing persons” alert for the boys. (Fri July 19th) There was no mention or has there been as to Mr. Dyck’s vehicle but obviously he had one.
As best as I can piece together, it was the following Monday July 22nd when the officers spotted them at the gas isle inquiring about alcohol. Something had to hit those officers later, maybe they kept notes IDK but it would seem most officers (if not all) had to be alerted to the two missing teens and the missing Rav 4.
On Wed July 24th they are charged with the death of Mr. Dyck (after all they are in his car) and as possible suspects in Lucas and Chynna’s death (note suspects/not charged.)
As to Lucas and Chynna’s death, they may or may not be connected. One thing that bodes to their connection, is Mr. Dyck is dead and they appear to be involved with his death and in both cases the ID’s belonging to the victims were taken.
