The Prince George RCMP have confirmed the identity of the deceased female found near LC Gunn Park on October 8, 2010, as 35 year old Cynthia Frances Maas of Prince George, B.C.
Investigators are classifying her death as a homicide.
"The human remains found last Friday by the Prince George RCMP have been identified as that of Cynthia Maas, by way of fingerprint examination and comparison. Our investigators attended to the post mortem forensic examination on Wednesday October 13, held in Kamloops," said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk.
"On Thursday, October 14, these fingerprint comparison results were confirmed as positive, at which time our investigators met in person with the Maas family, who reside outside of the Prince George area. RCMP investigators discussed our findings in addition to offering our sincerest condolences for their loss," said Cpl. Moskaluk.
The investigation into the murder of Maas is continuing and is led by the Prince George GIS Section, with a team of between 30 to 40 investigators assigned.
"We do want the general public to remain vigilant, in particular our more vulnerable citizens. The sole and most important fact that has been established, is that Cynthia Maas is a victim.
"Our duty and responsibility is to bring to justice, whomever is responsible for her death" added Cpl. Dan Moskaluk.
If anyone has information regarding the murder of Cynthia Frances Maas, we ask that you get into contact with the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300, your local police services or if you would like to remain anonymous, please contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
