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The 44-year-old woman was found dead in a rural area off Mabel Lake Road on April 14. RCMP have said she was the victim of foul play. She had been reported as missing and allegedly abducted on April 13.
A suspect was taken into custody but later released. No charges have been laid in the matter.
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Cash donation jars are set up at Jitterbeans Coffee House and Okanagan Outpost in Lumby, where you can also purchase Justice for Tatjana decals.
A Gofundme has been established online for donations at , raising more than $7,000 thus far.
The campaign organizer, a woman named Paula L, hopes to help the family with the expenses piling up amid their grief.
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