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Missing Vancouver woman found dead, police say crime not suspected

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Foul play not suspected in missing doctor’s death
Vancouver police confirm the body of missing Dr.Tracy Pickett has been found and foul play is not suspected. A massive search had been launched for the physician, who had impressive credentials, and was well-known in both the medical and legal communities. Troy charles has more. – Sep 29, 2023

Vancouver police said Thursday that the search for a missing 55-year-old woman has ended in tragedy.

Police, family and friends were out in force Thursday searching Pacific Spirit Regional Park and the Dunbar area for Tracy Pickett.

Pickett, a doctor, was last seen on Tuesday when she testified at a court trial, family told Global News.

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Major search underway for missing Vancouver doctor

Investigators began searching for Pickett on Wednesday, and said late Thursday that her remains were found in the city’s Southlands neighbourhood.

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Police said her death “does not appear to be the result of a crime, and there is no public safety risk.”

The BC Coroners Service and police are working to determine her cause of death.

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