Nov 2, 2026 7:22 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur

Police have charged two people in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Kai Pavlovic, who went missing in Burnaby in 2025.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced Monday that the child was reported missing on September 26, 2025, during a health-related check.
Following an extensive investigation, 51-year-old Burnaby resident Branko Bijelic was arrested on October 30, 2026. He has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains. Meanwhile, 46-year-old Sarah Bijelic has been charged with manslaughter.
Sgt. Freda Fong said there will be many questions about what actually happened, but as the case is now before the courts, police will not release any further details.



