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'It doesn't feel real'

"She was really, really sweet, and caring. She cared a lot about everyone. She was really funny, too."

Castanet has been contacted by a family member of Heather Barker — the victim of a sudden death at a home near The Rise Golf Course in Vernon.

The family member describes Barker's past few months as being heavily controlled by her boyfriend.

Police have not confirmed what caused the death of Barker, who died Thursday after being on life-support.

The boyfriend is said to be a small business owner in downtown Vernon. 

The family member says Barker spent time at a local women's shelter just weeks before her death, but ended up back at her Cordon Place home.

Neighbours of the victim say they often could hear loud altercations coming from the home.

Police have yet to determine the cause of the sudden death, but are currently investigating for foul play.

Police have been at the home since March 15 and continue to investigate.

They say the neighbourhood isn't in any danger.



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