Austyn Godfrey was found dead at a Kelowna dog park at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Jan.16, but was happily watching movies with a friend only six hours before.
Ashley Henry is one of Godfrey香蕉视频直播檚 friends and told Capital News that she was the last person to see Godfrey before her death. She wants the public to know that Godfrey is loved and will be missed.
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Henry said that they were safely cuddled up on the couch until Godfrey left at 2 a.m.
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Henry does not personally know the man pictured in Godfrey香蕉视频直播檚 posts but said that he was allegedly 香蕉视频直播渆xtremely abusive to her and she had been trying to leave him for a long time.香蕉视频直播
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Godfrey香蕉视频直播檚 family and friends have started a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs of transporting her body home and the funeral.
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Henry said that she is working with the RCMP on the investigation.
The Serious Crime Unit is investigating Godfrey香蕉视频直播檚 death as suspicious. The RCMP is working with the BC Coroners Service to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Kelowna RCMP has stated that they are speaking with witnesses and suspects as they gather information. The RCMP will not comment on any individuals who may or may not be involved in the investigation, in order to protect its integrity.
Anyone who may have had any contact with Austyn Godfrey in the days and hours leading up to 8:30 a.m. on Sunday Jan.16, is asked to call the tip line at 250-470-6236.
To remain completely anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at .
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