Cold case: Kelowna homicide nearing 30-year anniversary with no answers

Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers (COCS) is putting a Kelowna homicide back in the public eye as the cold case nears 30 years without being solved.

According to COCS, 25-year-old Tina Parr’s body was found by a hiker in the grassy area near the lower picnic area of Knox Mountain on Sept. 26, 1994.

Parr, a sex trade worker who was known to police, was last seen alive in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 25, 1994, at a residence on Martin Avenue.

“Her closest acquaintances told police that she would have only gone to Knox Mountain willingly with someone she knew,” a COCS release explained.

Following the discovery of Parr’s body, the RCMP carried out an extensive investigation that included interviews with hundreds of people.

“During the interviews, police believed that several people may have had further information to disclose regarding her whereabouts and activities leading up to her death, but were not comfortable revealing details at that time,” the COCS release added.

Now, nearly 30 years after Parr’s death, police are hoping to talk to anyone who could potentially provide information to aid investigators solve this cold case.

If you know anything about this crime, you’re urged to contact COCS’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-8477, or visit the Crime Stoppers website, and quote file 1994-34170.

All information submitted in this manner will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2,000.