Kamloops RCMP release name of man found in dumpster, unsure if death is suspicious

The Kamloops RCMP has identified the person who was found dead in a dumpster on Thursday.

Gregory Troy Hamilton, who was known as Troy Hamilton and “Monster,” was the man found between two buildings on Curlew Drive on April 20, according to a Kamloops RCMP media release.

Police have not yet determined whether or not his death is considered suspicious.

“Troy, who many may know as ‘Monster’, was a transient resident in both the Kamloops and 100 Mile House communities,” Sgt. Nestor Baird said in the release. “We are asking members of the public to please have a look at his picture and contact us if they have any information related to his recent movements or recognize him as someone they saw around their neighbourhood. Collecting as much information as possible from the days leading up to his death will help us timeline his last movements as part of the investigation into what transpired.”

The investigation involves cops from the Kamloops RCMP's Serious Crime Unit, General Investigation Support Unit, Forensic Identification Services Unit and frontline officers.

Police are appealing to members of the public who may be able to help with the investigation.

“If you live or work in the Valleyview area, please take a few minutes to review any dash cam footage or security video you may have for the last couple of weeks to see if it captured any of Troy’s movements, even if the images may have seemed insignificant at the time,” Baird said.

The BC Coroners Service is also conducting its own investigation and an autopsy has been scheduled to help determine a cause of death.

Anyone who can help is asked to call the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference 2023-13551.

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