Healing Process

DUNCAN - The body of 18 year old Tyeshia Jones has been returned to her family, and is now at First Memorial Funeral Services in Duncan awaiting a traditional burial. A family friend says the return of Tyeshia's remains will help them begin the healing process.

Coroner's tests late last night confirmed the body found off Indian Road on Friday was Tyeshia's. Police say her death is a homicide. They won't say how she was killed.

RCMP continue to investigate Tyeshia's death and will not stop until the person or persons responsible are in front of the courts.

Family spokesperson Joe Thorne says he has done the math regarding Tyeshia's death his way. Hoping that the crime committed was by a total stranger.

The entire community is now in mourning alongside Tyeshia's family and friends.

Many people in the community are fearful, wondering whether Tyeshia's death was a targeted killing or a random one and wondering if a killer is among them.

A community meeting is being held tonight at seven o'clock. It will be attended by Tyeshia's family and fellow members of the Cowichan Tribes. This provides the family an opportunity to come together with the Cowichan community for support.

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