RCMP Identifies Shenita Myers as Homicide Victim – On March 12, 2025, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) officially identified 27-year-old Shenita Myers as the victim of a homicide. This identification comes more than three years after her body was discovered in Lytton, British Columbia, in February 2022. The long-standing mystery surrounding Myers’ death has left both her family and the broader community searching for answers, with the RCMP now seeking the public’s assistance to bring closure to the case.
The discovery of Myers’ body on February 19, 2022, in a Lytton home initially prompted authorities to classify the situation as suspicious. Both the Lytton and Lillooet RCMP responded to the scene before transferring the investigation to the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. The goal was to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death, which at the time was treated as a suspicious case. Despite extensive investigative efforts, the RCMP were initially unable to gather sufficient evidence to identify the victim or determine the cause of death, leading to a prolonged investigation. After over two years of following up on leads and examining potential evidence, the RCMP were able to confirm that Myers was indeed the victim of a homicide.
Staff Sgt. Jason Smart of the RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit expressed optimism about the investigation’s progress, stating that with the passage of time, those who may have been reluctant or unable to speak with investigators in the past might now be in a better position to provide helpful information. “With the passage of time, it is hoped that someone who may have not been willing or able to talk to investigators two years ago, may now be in a better position to provide information,” Smart said in a press release. The RCMP is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in bringing justice to Myers and her family.
The case has deeply affected the small, tight-knit community of Lytton, which was still grappling with the aftermath of the Lytton wildfires that devastated the area in the summer of 2021. The loss of Myers has compounded the grief of the community, with many expressing their heartbreak over her untimely death. Described as a bright young woman with a strong sense of family and community, Myers’ death has left a significant emotional void, particularly for her family, who have been enduring the uncertainty of the investigation for over two years.
The RCMP’s renewed appeal for public assistance underlines the crucial role that community cooperation plays in solving such cases. Investigations can often stall or be delayed when key witnesses or individuals with pertinent information hesitate to come forward, whether due to fear, uncertainty, or other reasons. The RCMP hopes that this renewed effort will encourage individuals who may have seen or heard something relevant to the case to speak up.
The RCMP has urged the public, particularly those who were in the Lytton and Lillooet areas around February 19, 2022, to share any information that could help shed light on the events leading up to Myers’ death. Whether it be details about suspicious activity or minor observations, even the smallest piece of information could prove critical in solving the case.
The emotional toll on Myers’ family has been exacerbated by the prolonged wait for answers, and they remain desperate for closure. Their public calls for justice reflect the deep pain they have endured since her death. With the identification of Myers as a homicide victim, the RCMP’s investigation continues, offering hope that justice may soon be served.
As the RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit presses forward with their investigation, the case serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community involvement in solving crimes. The cooperation of those with knowledge of the case could provide the breakthrough needed to bring those responsible for Myers’ death to justice and offer her grieving family the closure they so desperately seek.