Joseph Simpson, a 51-year-old Quesnel man, has been charged in the disappearance and subsequent homicide of Carmelita Abraham, 33, who was reported missing on Jan. 4.
“This is a tragic incident that occurred between Joseph Simpson and Carmelita Abraham who were known to one another,” Superintendent Sanjaya Wijayakoon of the BC RCMP Major Crime Unit, said. “We would like to extend our appreciation for the assistance and support from businesses and witnesses in this matter.”
Police confirmed Abraham left Williams Lake for Quesnel on December 27 or 28, 2021.
On January 10, 2022, investigators from the BC RCMP-North District Major Crime Unit attended Quesnel and took on the investigation with assistance from the Quesnel and Williams Lake RCMP, Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit, the North District General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Sections.
The investigation turned from a missing persons investigation into a suspected homicide.
On January 13, Simpson was arrested.
The next day the BC Prosecution Service charged Simpson with murder and indignity to human remains in relation to the death of Abraham.
Simpson is being held in custody pending a court date.
