Death of woman in Nanaimo’s downtown now considered homicide
NANAIMO — Local Mounties have upgraded the status of their investigation into the discovery of a body in downtown Nanaimo.
27-year-old Amy Watts was found in the city’s downtown on Thursday, June 3 around Albert St. and Victoria Cres. in a steep, wooded ravine.
Watts was initially reported missing on May 27 by her family.
“It’s a very aggressive investigation involving forensic evidence, CCTV cameras, witnesses,” Cst. Gary O’Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW. “At this point we’re not putting a call out for further witnesses, but if we do need to we will certainly address that.”