Police renew appeal for information 13 years after unsolved West Kelowna double-homicide

West Kelowna vineyards are seen in this undated image. (Shutterstock)

On the 13th anniversary of an unusual double-homicide in West Kelowna, B.C., investigators are renewing their appeal for information on the unsolved case.

Tiffany Goruk and Jeremy Snow were found dead inside an SUV that had crashed into an apartment building in the city on Feb. 18, 2013.

At the time, police said the victims’ injuries led them to believe the crash did not cause the deaths. They also said they believed the homicides were targeted and there was no ongoing risk to the public.

A man seen running away from the scene was tracked to a nearby wooded area, but escaped.

In a statement marking the 13th anniversary of the killings Wednesday, the B.C. RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit said Goruk and Snow were “shot and killed” inside the vehicle.

The unit said it “continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding” the deaths.

“These homicides were senseless acts of violence, and this investigation remains a priority for the SED MCU,” said Insp. Brent Novakoski, in the release.

“It is essential for the administration of Justice, and for the public at large, that those responsible be held accountable. Bringing closure to the families of Ms. Goruk and Mr. Snow is of utmost importance.”

Police asked anyone who has information about the deaths or “had dealings with the victims or knowledge of their activities/whereabouts during February 2013” to contact the SED MCU information line at 1-877-987-8477.

At the time of the killings, CTV News reported that Snow was one of eight Canadians arrested in 2009 for using helicopters to transport millions of dollars of drugs between remote areas of B.C. to Washington and Idaho.

During the investigation, dubbed Operation Blade Runner, police seized more than 340 kilograms of marijuana, 83 kilograms of cocaine and 240,000 ecstasy tablets, valued between $10 million and $15 million, plus a large amount of cash, guns and two helicopters.

Snow was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in the smuggling operation.

Goruk was memorialized online as a mother of two young boys. CTV News reporting from the time made no link between her and any criminal activity.

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