IHIT identifies 58-year-old female homicide victim from Maple Ridge to further their investigation

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MAPLE RIDGE — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the Maple Ridge woman who died last weekend as 58-year-old Christine Rogers, in order to advance their investigation.

Ridge Meadows RCMP members were dispatched Sunday, July 21 at about 2:30 p.m., for the report of an injured woman near 232 Street and 132 Avenue in Maple Ridge. Ridge Meadows RCMP front line officers attended the scene and discovered a woman suffering from serious injuries.

BC Emergency Health Services (BC EHS) and Maple Ridge Fire Department (MRFD) attended and performed life-saving measures; however, she succumbed to her injures. At approximately 3:25 p.m., the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene, about an hour after police were called to the scene.

IHIT investigators have identified the victim as 58-year-old Christine Rogers, from Maple Ridge. Police say she is being identified in an effort to advance the investigation and build a timeline of her activities leading up to the homicide.

IHIT is working in partnership with the BC Coroners Service, Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS), and Ridge Meadows RCMP to complete priority tasks and continue with video canvassing in the area.

Preliminary information indicates that this is an isolated event and there is no ongoing risk to public safety.

“IHIT is working closely with its partners to determine what led to this tragic incident,” said Corporal Esther Tupper of IHIT. “If you have information and have yet to speak to police regarding this investigation, please contact IHIT immediately.”

IHIT is seeking witnesses, CCTV, or anyone with dash cameras pertaining to the area of 232 Street and 132 Avenue in Maple Ridge on July 21, 2024 between the hours of 2 a.m. and 3 p.m. IHIT’s Information Line is 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or via email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.