British Columbia Man Charged With Second Degree Murder in Okanagan

RCMP in British Columbia arrested and charged Dale Christopher Lloyd Babiy on December 5, 2025, with second degree murder in connection with the death of 30 year old Miguel Suzor. The arrest came after a major case review by investigators working a file that began when Suzor’s body was discovered in July 2023 on a forest service road near Vernon in the north Okanagan region.

The discovery in the summer of 2023 was initially treated as a suspicious death, and investigators later reassigned the case to major crime units as evidence developed. Charges were laid following that extended inquiry. Authorities say no additional details have been released at this time.

The case matters to residents who use forestry roads for recreation, work, and travel, and who expect timely answers when a suspicious death occurs in their community. Families and neighbours who have been waiting nearly two and a half years for movement in the investigation will likely see this charge as a significant development. The presence of major crime investigators and the filing of formal charges underscore that the matter moved from initial scene work to a broader criminal investigation.

Practical next steps for the public include verifying local advisories and detachment notices, and reporting any information that could assist investigators to the nearest RCMP office. Do not attempt to investigate or approach people involved. Court scheduling and further disclosures will follow through the justice system, and the community should expect updates as those processes unfold.

This development highlights the patience required in complex investigations and the importance of community cooperation with police. For now, the arrest and charge offer a measure of formal accountability while the legal process moves forward. Authorities have asked anyone with information tied to the case to contact their local RCMP detachment.