Nanaimo woman’s overdose death now considered a homicide: RCMP

RCMP in Nanaimo, B.C., say they’re now investigating a 52-year-old woman’s overdose death as a homicide.

Wendy Head died in Nanaimo on March 7 at a home on Autumnwood Drive near York Crescent.

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“Since the initial report of her death, significant information has been gleaned which has led to recent advances into her tragic death, and the circumstances surrounding it,” RCMP said in a Wednesday media release.

Police said they believe there are people on Vancouver Island with more information that could help them solve the case.

Anyone with information can contact a tip line at 250-755-3257 or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.