Nine months after the homicide of 13-year-old Marrisa Shen, whose body was found in Burnaby’s Central Park, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has released a criminal profile of the person believed to be responsible for her death.
IHIT investigators worked together with RCMP’s Behavioural Sciences Group to develop a profile of who they believed was responsible.
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Profilers believe the unknown offender may have lived near the area at the time and may have demonstrated any of the following behaviours following Shen’s death:
- Unexpectedly moved (either permanently or temporarily)
- Uncharacteristically avoided the Central Park area
- Withdrew from social or family activities
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- Missed work or scheduled appointments
- Showed suicidal gestures or attempts
- Showed interest or special attention to the media coverage related to Marrisa Shen’s death
- Increased or decreased his or her drug and/or alcohol use
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Shen was reported missing on July 18 by her parents. Her body was found at the park seven hours later.
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“We’re hoping today that people would look at the criminal profile and if they recognize somebody who fits any of these characteristics to please contact IHIT right away,” said Cpl. Frank Jang.
Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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- With files from Janet Brown
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