Vancouver Sun

METRO VANCOUVER -- Richmond dad Karn Atwal knows there is someone out there who knows how his son Bobby ended up dead under the Queensborough bridge four years ago.

"Somebody knows something - a girlfriend, a friend, somebody has to," Atwal said Wednesday about the brutal 2006 slaying of his 22-year-son in New Westminster.

Relatives gathered today at the spot where Bobby's bloodied remains were located on Jan. 7, 2006.

Atwal said his son had no enemies and was not involved in gangs or drugs or anything untoward.

"Our whole family is really suffering," he said. "We are just waiting for someone to come forward and tell the truth."

The Atwal family has put up a $25,000 reward for information leading to a charge and conviction in connection with the slaying.

Corporal Dale Carr, of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said any seemingly small tip can sometimes really advance an investigation.

"Investigators strongly believe there are people in the community that have information that can resolve this investigation. They need to come forward," Carr said. "Very often, with the passing of time people want to unburden themselves of this type of information. Now is the time to do it."

A work crew found Bobby Atwal's body on a Fraser River bank.

In February 2007, when the family first offered its reward, IHIT indicated they had several persons of interest in the murder.

Police said the reward generated several tips but did not produce enough information that could advance the investigation to arrests and charges.

Anyone with information about the murder should call the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-4448 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS