News release
Missing person remains located in lower Thornhill
April 30, 2026
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Terrace RCMP, British Columbia
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On the afternoon of April 16, 2026, Terrace RCMP responded to a report of possible human remains which had been located on a rural property in lower Thornhill.
The scene was secured by RCMP and a search warrant obtained to further investigate. BC Coroner’s Service was engaged as well as the Terrace Forensic Identification Section and Terrace General Investigative Section. Terrace Search and Rescue also attended to assist with searching the area.
A forensic anthropological analysis of the remains was scheduled and conducted by BC Coroner’s Service.
On April 29, 2026, Terrace RCMP were advised that the human remains were positively identified as missing person, Rory Jantz.
Jantz was originally reported missing in Terrace BC on September 14, 2021. (Terrace file 2021-8753)
The cause of death is currently unknown and the file remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the death of Rory Jantz is asked to call Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.