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Pair charged after missing 11-year-old B.C. boy’s remains found

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Judd, A. (2026, November 2). Pair charged after missing 11-year-old B.C. boy’s remains found. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12130166/charged-missing-11-year-old-bc-boy-remains-found/

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Charges have been filed against Branko Bijelic, 51, and Sarah Bijelic, 46, both of Burnaby, in relation to the death of 11-year-old Kai Pavlovic, who went missing in September 2025. Branko Bijelic faces charges of second-degree murder and indignity to human remains, while Sarah Bijelic is charged with manslaughter. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team took over the case on June 25, 2026, leading to the discovery of Pavlovic’s remains in October 2026. Sgt. Freda Fong expressed sorrow for the community and Kai's family, acknowledging the impact of this tragedy.

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On October 30, 2026, Branko Bijelic, 51, and Sarah Bijelic, 46, both of Burnaby, were charged in connection with the homicide of Kai Pavlovic, an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in September 2025. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced that Branko Bijelic faces charges of second-degree murder and indignity to human remains, while Sarah Bijelic is charged with manslaughter. Burnaby RCMP initially received a request on Sept. 26, 2025, to check Kai's wellbeing, but were unable to locate him despite extensive efforts. The case was escalated to the Serious Crimes Unit (SCU) and then IHIT, leading to the discovery of Pavlovic’s remains in June 2026.

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Burnaby Burnaby RCMP’s RCMP SCU The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team

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Burnaby GPE · 4× Pavlovic PERSON · 3× Kai PERSON · 2× SCU ORG · 2× Branko Bijelic PERSON · 1× Burnaby RCMP’s ORG · 1× Kai Pavlovic PERSON · 1× RCMP ORG · 1× Serious Crimes Unit ORG · 1× The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team ORG · 1×

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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said in a news release that on Sept. 26, 2025, Burnaby RCMP received a request to check on the wellbeing of Kai Pavlovic, who was last known to live with his family in the city.

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Pair charged after missing 11-year-old B.C. boy’s remains found · assertive framing

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Charges have been laid in connection with the homicide of an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in Burnaby in September 2025. asserted

who → lay → September

who → say → city

The homicide team said over a few days, police were unable to locate Pavlovic and the investigation was referred to Burnaby RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit (SCU). asserted

investigation → say → Unit

Investigators said over the following months, SCU conducted an extensive investigation and followed up on information from family members and the public. asserted

SCU → say → members

On June 25, 2026, the homicide team took over the case and the investigation ultimately led to the discovery of Pavlovic’s remains, police said. asserted

police → take → remains

On Oct. 30, 2026, investigators arrested 51-year-old Branko Bijelic of Burnaby in connection with the case. asserted

investigators → arrest → case

The BC Prosecution Service has now approved charges of second-degree murder and indignity to human remains against Bijelic. asserted

Service → approve → Bijelic

Sarah Bijelic of Burnaby, 46, was also charged with one count of manslaughter. asserted

Bijelic → charge → manslaughter

“It is with heavy hearts that we share this update in the investigation into Kai’s death,” said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT in the release. asserted

Fong → share → release

“We recognize the concern this investigation has caused within the community, and our thoughts are with Kai’s loved ones and those affected by this tragedy. asserted

thoughts → recognize → tragedy

We thank the public for their assistance and for coming forward with information.” asserted

We → thank → information

The homicide team did not provide information on any connection between the Bijelics and Pavlovic. asserted

team → provide → Bijelics