Port Moody/Hope – (RCMP/IHIT/BC Crime Watch) – APRIL 22,2026 UPDATE – Various sources including BC Crime Watch state: A federal court application filed in Ottawa by the Attorney General of Canada marks the latest development in the investigation into the murder of Trina Hunt. The application seeks to withhold sensitive evidence, arguing that disclosure could harm national security. This legal move could impact the provincial prosecution, as a judge may dismiss the case if the withheld information is found to be necessary for a fair trial.
As is the case, there are not many other details that are accessible.
Iain Hunt is currently facing one count of indignity to human remains. The charge alleges the illegal disposal of Trina Hunt’s body in the Silver Creek area between January 15 and January 18, 2021. No murder charges have been laid against any individual at this time. The homicide investigation remains ongoing and separate from the current court proceedings.
The trial for the indignity to human remains charge is scheduled to begin in October 2027, following a 19 month adjournment requested by the defence in early 2026.
FEBRUARY 4 2025 UPDATE – On February 4, 2025, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of indignity to human remains against 52-year-old Iain Hunt. This charge occurs when a person neglects 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. Mr. Hunt was the husband of Trina Hunt.
The laying of a charge does not dilute the loss and pain endured by Trina’s family and friends,
says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. 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.
This case is now before the courts and no further details will be provided.
JANUARY 16 UPDATE – On January 18, 2021, 48-year-old Trina Hunt was reported missing to the Port Moody Police Department. An extensive search was conducted by police, Trina’s family and members of the community. On March 29, 2021, investigators located a body near Hope, south of Silver Creek. A few weeks later, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed the remains were that of Trina Hunt.
January 18, 2025 marks the fourth anniversary of the Trina Hunt investigation and for the investigators at IHIT, their hearts are heavy this week as they remember her.
The case remains open and charges have not been laid. To date, IHIT has dedicated its resources to manage over 270 hours of video analysis, 90 interviews, 400GB of digital evidence and 140 tips from the public in this complex investigation that has involved over 130 investigators and support staff.
This is a tragic homicide that has had a huge impact on our community including the investigators who have been working tirelessly to advance this case,
says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. To the family and friends of Trina and the members of the public who have been following this case intently, we want you to know that we hear you and we’re with you. We continue to dedicate all necessary resources and will leave no stone unturned.
