Trina Hunt

Trina Hunt was remembered by her family for her infectious smile, her love of laughter, and her genuinely caring nature. The 48-year-old British Columbia woman’s traditions are carried on by her loved ones, who bake her famous snow-capped candy cane dipped chocolate brownies and honour her on her birthday with her favourite coconut cake. Those small acts keep her memory alive, a stark contrast to the lingering questions surrounding her death.

In January 2021, Trina disappeared from the home she shared with her husband, Iain Hunt, in the Heritage Mountain neighbourhood of Port Moody, B.C. Her husband reported her missing on January 18, telling police he last saw her that morning before he left for work. Her family noted that Trina had been active on her phone on January 15. A text from a former colleague on January 16 went unanswered, but a follow-up message the next day received a reply from Trina's phone stating she was on a "digital detox." The disappearance sparked a massive search effort, with hundreds of community members, friends, and family scouring the area around her home, desperate for any sign of her. The "Justice for Trina Hunt" campaign distributed lawn signs, posters, and stickers to raise public awareness and generate tips.

The search came to a devastating end on March 29, 2021, when human remains were discovered south of Silver Creek, near the town of Hope. A few weeks later, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed the remains were those of Trina Hunt and announced her death was being investigated as a homicide. The investigation into her killing was complex, with investigators filtering through more than 140 tips and conducting numerous interviews. In June 2021, police executed search warrants at the Port Moody home Trina shared with her husband and at the Mission home of his parents.

In February 2025, more than four years after she vanished, a significant development occurred when Iain Hunt was charged with one count of indignity to human remains. Court records allege he interfered with his wife’s body on January 16, 2021, two days before he officially reported her missing to the Port Moody Police. He was not taken into custody, and his first court appearance was scheduled for March of that year. To date, no one has been charged with murder or manslaughter in connection with Trina's death.

The case took another unexpected turn in the spring of 2026 when the Attorney General of Canada filed a rare application under the Canada Evidence Act. The application sought to withhold sensitive information related to the prosecution of Iain Hunt, citing that its disclosure in court would be injurious to national security. This development has the potential to impact the proceedings, with legal experts noting that in extreme cases, such applications can lead to a stay of proceedings. The nature of the sensitive information has not been made public.

Trina's family continues to advocate for justice, crushed that no one is in custody for her murder. "We have gone far too long with no answers," her brother, Brad Ibbott, said in a statement. "We are still searching for answers, and we know someone out there has the key to help us bring those responsible to justice." Stephanie Ibbott, Trina’s cousin-in-law, expressed disappointment that after years of investigation, the only charge laid was for indignity to remains. "Ultimately, this charge ties into Trina's murder, which is good," she said. "But we were hoping for murder charges."

As of April 2026, IHIT confirmed that the homicide investigation remains open. Iain Hunt’s trial on the single charge of indignity to human remains is scheduled for October 2027, its outcome potentially hinging on the federal court's decision regarding the national security application. Trina Hunt's family continues to offer a reward of up to $50,000 for new information that leads to the laying of criminal charges in her murder. Anyone with information is urged to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected].