Man found dead near Miles Canyon had been missing
Whitehorse RCMP are investigating a suspicious death.
Whitehorse RCMP are investigating a suspicious death.
A man’s body was found near Miles Canyon at about 4 p.m. Tuesday.
In a news release issued today, police said he is believed to be Christopher Brisson, 25, of Whitehorse.
He was reported missing by a family member last Saturday.
“Police have been following a number of leads in the search for Mr. Brisson since that time,” the news release said.
Miles Canyon Road was closed for a short period of time Tuesday afternoon while investigators were on scene.
Anyone with information about Brisson’s activities or whereabouts during the last several days or weeks is asked to contact RCMP at 667‐5555.
Comments (10)
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Atom on Sep 8, 2015 at 4:02 pm
It's hard for folks who don't have a criminial past, record, whathaveyou to identify with those who do....and end up dead....kind of a stretch to think one is not linked to the other...and the fact the person (s) who killed him is/are still out there walking around all us non criminal types is unsettling....so I guess you could understand where these 'negative' comments are coming from, if you thought along the lines of right and wrong.
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Bobby Bitman on Sep 8, 2015 at 12:47 pm
"Who the hell cares if he sold a little dope, no one deserves to die, especially not a father. There are too many deadbeat fathers out there,"
Daniel, despite your criminal conviction and time in 'The Pen' as you call it with a swagger I would guess, you do not appear to have connected the dots as it pertains to your coke dealing activities. Those 'dead beat fathers' who you scorn include many who are giving their money to YOU for coke, and spending their time with their habit. So you know, don't bite the hand that feeds you and all that. You and your deceased buddy lived off the misery of others, specifically in some cases the misery of children with dead beat fathers.
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Family in grief on Sep 5, 2015 at 12:05 pm
What is wrong with people that they feel the need to pass judgement on people that they do not even know! Just because someone has made some bad choices does not make them a bad person. Stop judging from what you read in the paper and hear from gossip. A family in grief has enough to deal with without hearing your views of a person you never met! No one deserves to be tossed away like trash!! No family deserves the negativity of a stranger passing judgement during their time of grief.
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Daniel Casey on Sep 4, 2015 at 12:23 am
I've known Chris for 14 yrs, we went to school together. We sold drugs together, we lived together, we both have sons the same age, we both got federal sentences in the same month in 2013, we went on the same plane together, we hit the pen together, we served our time for our non-violent crimes. Who the hell cares if he sold a little dope, no one deserves to die, especially not a father. There are too many deadbeat fathers out there, Chris was a good father, his baby mama took their son south when they split, but just cuz he didn't get to see his kid that often it sure the hell didn't mean he wasn't a great father. Chris was the nicest guy out there he didn't deserve this, and he Doesn't deserve the trash talk you pencil pushers are writing. You guys are pathetic, this guy was murdered and you're worried about his trafficking charge, where the hell are the comments like let's find the killer who did this, get that person off of our streets.
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Jackie on Sep 3, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Regardless of what outsiders may think about the choices Christopher made in his life he did have family. There are those individuals who rocked him as a baby, saw him learn to walk, witnesses him deal with bullying and a speach problem, shared birthdays and smiles with an innocent little boy who was happy and loving. I understand that he made bad choices and people have been effected. I loved Christopher and I love his siblings and his parents. My thoughts are with the family in this difficult time and without judgement.
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June Jackson on Sep 3, 2015 at 2:25 pm
Hi Angela.. no..I did not know his history.. but I pretty well think death clears the slate. Had I known his history my comment would still be the same.. 25 years old... Yes..I have no use for repeat criminals, still doesn't mean I want them to kill themselves or be murdered..
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unsympathetic on Sep 3, 2015 at 10:10 am
Live hard, die hard.
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Josey Wales on Sep 3, 2015 at 8:41 am
Yes he had a family, they will miss him...as will many addicts who relied on folks as he.
Odd thing though...this hug a thug I rant of?
"In January 2013, a man named Christopher Brisson, then 23, was sentenced to 45 months in Whitehorse prison for trafficking cocaine. "
then till now....32 months....no federal time...kept local? Why?
Usually when they hug a thug and release them, they go on to harm others...with government aided excuses.
This time however, if he were STILL where he should be...he'd have a pulse.
I just saw this dude downtown last week, like I do others just like him.
...sorry June, no sleep lost for me over this one.
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Angela on Sep 2, 2015 at 5:33 pm
For Ms Jackson. Would your comment differ about him if you knew was a convicted drug dealer who had served time in the pen? I think it would seeing your previous comments of how all criminals are scum. I love people who live in glass houses who throw rocks when it's convenient and are sympathetic to the same people in this kind of situation. Comical!
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June Jackson on Sep 2, 2015 at 3:43 pm
I am so sorry. At 25, he has barely learned how sweet life can be. Rest in Peace Mr. Brisson, my condolences to the family who loved you.