Man arrested in connection with death of Belgian tourist near Boston Bar

CHILLIWACK (NEWS 1130) – An arrest has been made in the death of a Belgian tourist in B.C. almost a month ago.

Amélie Sakkalis’ body was found near Highway 1 just north of Boston Bar on Aug. 22, 2018. Investigators believe the 28-year-old was hitchhiking from Penticton the same day she was found dead. They believe she was heading to Vancouver.

Sean McKenzie is due back in court in Chilliwack on Wednesday. There is a publication ban on the case.

Police have not said how Sakkalis was killed or what the motive may have been

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it will share more information Monday morning.

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