Clear Lake Death Now Double Homicide

Friday, March 19, 2010 01:49 PM

Prince George, B.C.- The murder in the area of the Clear Lake sawmill area, has now turned into a double homicide.

Police say the body of a second male has been discovered off the Pelican Lake forest Services Road.

The first murder victim was found Wednesday, and has been positively identified as Owen Thompson, a 48 year od Prince George resident. Also found at that crime scene was a 48 year old woman who was taken to hospital.

The name of the second deceased male has not yet been released.

36 year old Michael James Bartley of Alberta was arrested yesterday in Paradise Valley in Alberta. He is facing one charge of 2^nd degree murder and one charge of attempted murder. He is expected to be returned to Prince George next week.

RCMP continue to investigate and will be consulting with Crown Counsel with respect to additional charges.

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Posted by: Anastasia on March 19 2010 3:36 PM

Condolences to both families

Posted by: verballabel on March 19 2010 3:36 PM

Holy drug war???

Posted by: Anastasia on March 19 2010 3:40 PM

why do people have to ASSume that it is always drugs!!! come on now let's hear some facts first!! sheesh!!!

Posted by: verballabel on March 19 2010 3:44 PM

I pardon my rash assumption. I've been reading too many posts on this website..

Posted by: satguy on March 19 2010 6:48 PM

RIP Owen
U will be sadley missed my friend

Posted by: Stompin Tom on March 19 2010 7:30 PM

What are the rumors? Anybody hearing anything?

Posted by: Don Frye on March 20 2010 12:10 AM

if it was drugs or gangs cops would be th1 1st to brag to the media abotu the rest and there almost 50 yrs old also lol

Posted by: acopolympics on March 20 2010 10:04 AM

You think there aren't any 50 year old gang members or drug addicts? Get a grip.

Posted by: satguy on March 20 2010 11:14 AM

These people were very good friends
They were not affiliated with any gangs.
wait for the rcmp to finish investigation before starting any rumors.They were good hard working people.
gonna miss you Owen

Posted by: Eagleone on March 20 2010 2:53 PM

I agree if it was involved in gangs or drugs the RCMP would be the first to brag about that, because that's how they get their funding.

This guy from Alberta obviously had issues and he is to blame I would say regardless of anything the victims may have done. Creeps like that you can often find out in the bush at times. A few years back we ran into a psycho in a forestry camp site out the Pelican that was waving around his gun and stalking campers because he wanted the campground to himself. Sometimes you never know whats going through their heads and best not to stop and ask unless you're prepared to shot first.

Posted by: MrPG on March 20 2010 3:59 PM

The cops don't 'brag' about finding dead gang members, give your head a shake.

Posted by: inga1 on March 20 2010 5:08 PM

owen was a nice happy guy no gang crap i guess bad things happen to nice people RIP buddy

Posted by: Stompin Tom on March 20 2010 5:21 PM

any word on who the 2nd victim is?

Posted by: satguy on March 20 2010 10:46 PM

The second Victim was a friend of Owens that was helping them on their ranch.
wrong place wrong time.
They should bring back the death penalty for creeps like the guy who did all this .It would save a pile of money on the prison system to fast track these creeps and give them what they deserve

Posted by: jordie on March 21 2010 9:41 PM

It is amazing how people jump to conclusions. I have spent a lot of time with Owen & family. Owen was a super nice guy and would do anything for anyone. This is very hard to come to terms with. Hopefully the RCMP investigation will shed more light on what actually happened. RIP Owen, you will be missed.

Posted by: Stompin Tom on March 22 2010 8:55 AM

anybody know the exact location of the farm? I have spent a fair amount of time on the Pelican, but cant picture the place where it happened.