RCMP identify deceased woman discovered in Cranbrook

The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is confirming the identity of a woman who was located deceased in Cranbrook on Sunday.

Police say Anna Morigeau’s body was discovered in a newer model Ford F-150 when Cranbrook RCMP was investigating a vehicle accident early Sunday morning along Mission Wasa Low Road.

Shortly after discovering Morigeau’s body, a man was admitted to East Kootenay Regional Hospital with non life-threatening injuries, it is believed he was in the same car as her and he’s being treated as a victim.

Police believe foul play is believed to be the cause of the accident resulting in Morigeau’s death, a man was brought into custody but was released without charges.

Investigators are asking anybody who had contact with Morigeau on July 1 and early July 2 to contact the Southeast District Major Crimes Unit.

Find more information from the Southeast District Major Crime Unit via Cranbrook RCMP below:

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) has confirmed the identity of a female, Anna Morigeau, located deceased in a newer model grey Ford F-150 in Cranbrook on July 2, 2023.

The Cranbrook RCMP’s initial investigation of a motor vehicle accident along Mission Wasa Low Road in the early morning hours of July 2, 2023 led to the discovery of Ms. Morigeau’s body in the driver seat of the vehicle. Shortly after the discovery, a male was admitted into the East Kootenay Regional Hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening injury and believed to be in the same vehicle as Ms. Morigeau, but is being treated as a victim.

The Southeast District Major Crime has taken over the investigation as foul play is believed to be the cause of the accident resulting in Ms. Morigeau’s death. A male was later taken into custody by Police, but released without criminal charges while the investigation continues. Ms. Morigeau’s cause of death will not be released at this point to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone who had contact with Ms. Morigeau on July 1, 2023 and into the early hours of July 2, 2023 or has information that may help in determining Ms. Morigeau’s activities to please contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit as soon as possible.

Since the discovery of Ms. Morigeau’s death, numerous Police Officers have been working to collect evidence related to this investigation, including members of the SED MCU, Forensic Identification Service members from Nelson, Cranbrook and Creston and Cranbrook GIS and General Duty members.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to please call the Southeast District Major Crime Unit information line at 1-877-987-8477.

Meanwhile, ʔaq̓am leaders have released a message to the community following RCMP confirming Morigeau’s death.

View the statement in the link below:

– Article includes information from Southeast District Major Crime Unit and the Community of ʔaq̓am