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The son of a man found dead on the Sunshine Coast has been arrested and accused of murdering his father.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said Jackson Doyle, 26, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his father Henry Doyle, 58, who was found badly injured on the Klein Lake Forest Service Road on Sept. 23, 2023, in Egmont and died of his injuries. His dirt bike was nearby.
After an investigation by the B.C. Coroners Service, the Sunshine Coast RCMP determined Doyle’s death was suspicious and called in IHIT, which conducted a year-long investigation. On Friday, B.C. Prosecution Service approved the murder charge.
None of the allegations has been proven in court. Doyle will remain in custody until a court appearance Monday.
Henry Doyle was known as a kind, successful Vancouver business consultant as well as an avid outdoorsman and athlete. He was a member of the board of directors for a national dental industry association.
At the time, the Dental Industry Association of Canada said it was shocked and saddened by his sudden death.
“Henry was an esteemed leader in the Canadian dental industry and his death is a great loss to all who knew him. On behalf of our members and the Canadian dental industry as a whole, we offer our deepest sympathies to Henry’s family and friends. He will be truly missed.”
After his father’s death, the son dedicated his B.C. Cancer Foundation’s Tour de Cure ride fundraiser to his father, whom he called “Hero Henry” on the campaign’s web page.
“This year, I will be riding in my father’s honour,” the page read. “My father participated in this ride every year, no matter how busy or stressful his life became,” adding that Henry Doyle was a person “whose laughter filled rooms” and his determination moved mountains.
Another Tour de Cure team, of which Doyle was a member, also rode in Henry Doyle’s honour this year.
“His unexpected departure just after our 2023 Tour left an indelible mark on our hearts. This journey is not just about the miles we cover; it’s a tribute to Henry’s spirit, camaraderie, the joy, and of course the spirits he brought to our team,” said the team.
Another team member said: “Henry was one of a kind. He was caring, considerate, kind and generous. He was quick to laugh and ever-optimistic. Henry excelled at all sports … he was an avid skier and participated in an annual cat skiing trip to brave the craziest of slopes.”
Police have said that Henry Doyle lived in Vancouver and had recreational property on the Sunshine Coast.
— The Canadian Press
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