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RCMP receive letter linked to Armstrong teen's murder

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Armstrong RCMP on Wednesday received a letter from a person claiming to be responsible for the death of 18-year-old Taylor Van Diest.

The letter writer suggested further violence against woman, said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk of the RCMP's E Division in a statement.

"At this point in time we will not speculate whether the letter is authentic, though we are working to determine who many have sent it," Moskaluk said. "Our primary concern remains the safety of the public. We would hope that the person or persons responsible share our concern."

The RCMP disclosed the details of the letter as a precautionary step, Moskaluk said. The public, particularly in the central and North Okanagan, are reminded to remain vigilant.

"We recommend traveling in a group, or asking parents or friends for a ride," Moskaluk said. "Travel areas of the community that have good visibility. Let family or friends know where you are going and when you expect to arrive. If you have a cell phone carry it. Report any suspicious activity right away."

Van Diest was attacked Oct. 31 while walking on railway tracks in the 3100-block of Rosedale Avenue in Armstrong. She died later in Kelowna General Hospital.

Anyone with information about the incident, or the letter or its author, is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Taylor Van Diest, 18, is the woman found unconscious Monday night by the railway tracks in Armstrong. She later died.




Vernon RCMP today displayed the outfit Taylor Van Diest, 18, was wearing on the night she was attacked and killed.