Man charged with manslaughter following death of 28-year-old Lennox Island man

April 26, 2022
Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island

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A 32-year-old man from Lennox Island, PEI, has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Jamie Sark.

Jamie Sark was last seen in late August, 2021, near Mosquito Path in Lennox Island. The 28-year-old man was reported missing to police on August 25. On November 12, police located his remains in a heavily wooded area near the community.

Through the investigation, the RCMP Major Crime Unit deemed the death suspicious in nature. On April 25, 2022, they arrested a man in connection with the investigation.

Christopher Douglas Sark appeared in Summerside Provincial Court by way of tele-remand on April 26, and was charged with manslaughter. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on April 27 at 10 a.m.

The RCMP would like to thank everyone who came forward with information to assist the Major Crime Unit. Our thoughts are with Jamie Sark's family and community at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Sgt. Chris Gunn
PEI RCMP
902-218-2863

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