Charge of indignity to human remains laid against husband of woman found dead south of Hope

LOWER MAINLAND — A spokesperson for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the husband of a woman found dead south of Hope nearly four years ago has been charged with indignity to human remains.

According to a statement from IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong, the B.C. Prosecution Service has approved one count of indignity to human remains against 52-year-old Iain Hunt, the husband of Trina Hunt. The charge was approved today, Tuesday, Feb. 4.

IHIT says this charge arises when a person fails to perform their legal duty to bury a dead human body, or if a person interferes in an improper, indecent or undignified way with a dead human body or human remains.

“The laying of a charge does not dilute the loss and pain endured by Trina’s family and friends,” said IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong. “There is still a long road ahead as the community continues to heal from her tragic death. However, today’s outcome is the result of the persistence and dedication by the investigators who were committed to seeing the case through and we must acknowledge this is a step forward as the court process begins.”