Police identify 32-year-old woman found dead at Central Saanich waste facility

Police have identified the woman found deceased at a Central Saanich waste disposal facility earlier this week and confirmed that homicide has been ruled out.

In an update issued Friday, October 16th, Central Saanich Police identified the woman as 32-year-old Kannen Carter. Her next of kin have been notified.

Carter was found deceased at the facility on Tuesday, October 13th, prompting an investigation involving the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU).

DL Bins, located on Oldfield Road in Central Saanich, took to social media Tuesday morning to inform the public that its yard was temporarily closed due to an ongoing emergency response. The company said the property would remain closed until emergency services had completed their work at the site.

DL Bins, located on Oldfield Road in Central Saanich, confirmed Tuesday morning that its yard was temporarily closed due to an emergency response and would reopen once crews had completed their work.

Police initially appealed to the public for assistance identifying the woman, releasing a description of her physical appearance and identifying features.

Investigators confirmed Wednesday that they had established her identity, but did not release her name at that time.

In Friday’s update, police confirmed that VIIMCU had ruled out homicide, although the circumstances surrounding Carter’s death remain under investigation.

Investigators are now asking anyone who had contact with Carter or saw her on the evening of Sunday, October 11th, to come forward.

Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators by email.