It's been nearly half a year since the search for 18-year-old Bryer Shmegelsky and 19-year-old Kam McLeod who were wanted for three murders in BC came to an end near Gillam, Manitoba.
Not only was the search exhausting for all authorities involved, but it now turns out that it cost the RCMP about 1.5 million dollars since they had to utilize many resources. The cost doesn't include the Army's efforts in the search.
Manitoba R-C-M-P had to spend around $800,000 during the 17-day search while BC estimates it cost them $750,000.
The two suspects were eventually found dead on August 7th on a shore of the Nelson River. After viewing videos on their cellphones, the investigation determined that their original plan was to hijack a boat and go to Europe or Africa. In one of their final videos, Schmegelsky and McLeod said they had reached a river that was too large and fast moving, so they planned on taking their own lives.
The search caused quite a stir in the Parkland as at one point, people were on the lookout for a green sedan reportedly being driven by the two suspects in our area.
