Suspicious Death of Vernon Woman

RCMP in West Kelowna are investigating a suspicious death of a Vernon woman.

The body of 29 year old Jordyn Kitchener was found Friday morning as police responded to a sudden death in the 1300 block of Ponderosa Road in West Kelowna.

“When police attended a nearby residence, they located a deceased female victim whose death appeared suspicious. In result the West Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section was called to investigate,” says Cpl. Meghan Foster.

Foster says the victim’s name has been released to further the police investigation, with RCMP working with the BC Coroners Service to determine what led up to the death.

Pictured: Jordyn Kitchner, woman found dead in West Kelowna

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“The investigation is in its early stages, and an autopsy is required to determine a cause of death for Miss Kitchener. Until more details and facts surrounding Miss Kitchener’s death are determined the risk to the public remain unknown.”

Foster says Kitchener was last seen at her home in Vernon at 7 pm on June 28th, 2018.

“Investigators are asking anyone who knew her, or saw her after this time to contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-2880, or should they wish to remain anonymous to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.