Austyn Godfrey was found dead in a Kelowna dog park on Jan. 16, 2022. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

By Pete McIntyre

Ontario resident

Name of woman found dead in park released

Jan 18, 2022 | 2:45 PM

Police have released the name of a woman found dead in a Kelowna dog park in the hopes it will generate tips in the investigation.

The body of Austyn Godfrey, a 25-year-old from Ontario, was located in the 2100-block of Glenmore Road on Sunday, Jan. 16.

The RCMP Serious Crime Unit is working with the BC Coroners Service and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

“Investigators are asking the public for assistance,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb, media relations officer. “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 our tip line.”

Austyn Godfrey (Submitted photo/RCMP)

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Investigators are also asking motorists who drove Glenmore Road North, in the vicinity of the dog park, between 9:00 p.m. on Jan. 15 and 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 16 to check their dash cam footage.

The Serious Crime tipline has been activated and the number to call to speak to an investigator is 250-470-6236. To remain completely anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net