Charges have been laid against a 32-year-old man, in connection with the death of 65-year-old Sherry Shelley in Nanaimo in late 2025.
By The Canadian Press

Man charged with murder, indignity to remains in 2025 Vancouver Island homicide

Jul 21, 2026 | 9:09 AM

NANAIMO — A man has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains in the death of a 65-year-old woman on Vancouver Island.

Nanaimo RCMP say Cameron Compton was arrested Monday after a months-long investigation.

The investigation began in late 2025 after police received a report that Sherry Shelley was missing.

Her body was found after a vehicle fire, triggering the homicide investigation.

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Police have not released additional details surrounding the case.

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The accused is in police custody and scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2026.

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