The Canada Brief

Canada · 1 d ago

Metrotown skyline, Burnaby, British Columbia

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Two people charged after remains of missing 11-year-old Kai Pavlovic are found in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP were asked to check on Kai's wellbeing on Sept 26, 2025. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team took over the case on Jun 25, 2026, and the investigation led to the discovery of his remains.

Branko Bijelic, 51, of Burnaby was arrested on Oct 30 and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains. Sarah Bijelic, 46, of Burnaby is charged with manslaughter.

What we know

  • Two people are charged
  • Kai's remains were found

Not yet

  • Any link between the accused and Kai

Police did not say whether the Bijelics are connected to Kai.