Image: IHIT / Homicide investigators continue the search for a possible suspect of 25-year-old Michelle Choiniere's death in Chilliwack in 2005.

By Alyssa Conti

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Homicide investigators issue appeal on 20th anniversary of woman’s death in Chilliwack

Nov 26, 2025 | 4:11 PM

CHILLIWACK — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has now reissued a public appeal on the 20th anniversary of a Surrey woman’s death in Chilliwack.

On September 27, 2005, 25-year-old Michelle Caroline Choiniere left her home– and was never heard from again.

She was last seen in the Guildford area of Surrey, but at an unknown date.

Her family filed a missing persons report the following month, on October 17, and in December that year, Choiniere’s remains were found on Vedder Mountain in Chilliwack.

“It has been twenty long years since my beloved niece, Michelle Caroline Choiniere, was taken from us. Michelle was just 25 years old and pregnant when her life was stolen,” read a statement from her family.

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“To the person responsible: you hold the truth. You know why her life ended that way. While nothing can ever undo the pain, you still have the power to give Michelle the dignity she deserves and provide the answers we have sought for so long. I am not seeking vengeance- just answers, truth and peace.”

Criminality was suspected, and IHIT took charge of the investigation. That investigation continues today.

“Ms. Choiniere’s case remains open, and we believe there are individuals with knowledge of Ms. Choiniere’s death who have yet to come forward,” said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “It is not too late to do the right thing. You could hold the piece of information that could bring closure to her family.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).