Bradley Steven Kline had a difficult start in life, but at age 26, he was trying to get on the right track. His mother struggled with addiction and died in 2001, and his father was largely absent. For a time, he lived with his maternal aunt’s family before being placed in foster care. Though they stayed involved in his life, his family acknowledged he had a "really tough go of things." They lost contact for several years, but a reconnection in October 2018 brought a renewed sense of hope. Bradley sounded like he was trying to make positive changes, and his family was ready to help him. They made plans to spend Christmas together, looking forward to a future that seemed to be brightening.
The chance for that future was stolen less than three weeks before Christmas. In the early morning hours of Friday, December 7, 2018, Bradley Kline, a 26-year-old male, was found deceased inside a residence at 7055 144A Street in the Newton area of Surrey, British Columbia.
Officers from the Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. An assessment of the home determined that Bradley had sustained injuries consistent with foul play and criminality. The circumstances were deemed suspicious, and the investigation was quickly handed over to the province's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).
For years, the investigation proceeded with few public updates, leaving Bradley's family in an agonizing state of uncertainty. His aunt, Clare Southcombe, recalled the shock of receiving the call informing her of her nephew's murder, a moment that left her unable to speak. She made a habit of contacting investigators twice a year, on Bradley's birthday in June and the anniversary of his death in December, but was consistently told there were no new developments. The family felt left in the dark, tortured by the knowledge that those responsible for Bradley's death had not been brought to justice.
In December 2025, on the seventh anniversary of the homicide, IHIT announced a significant development. Investigators revealed that after diligently following the evidence trail for seven years, they had been able to piece together details of the crime and had identified suspects involved in the murder. Despite this breakthrough, they lacked sufficient evidence to secure charge approval from prosecutors. Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT stated that investigators knew who was responsible but needed more information to move forward. She appealed directly to individuals believed to have key information, urging them to come forward. A year after the murder, police had noted that several people they believed had crucial knowledge were refusing to speak with them.
On the same anniversary, Bradley’s family released a heartbreaking statement pleading for help. "Our family has been forever changed by the murder of our nephew, Bradley," the statement read. "He was only 26, just beginning his life. We'll never know who he might've been in life, or what future he might have built. His time in this world was taken from him, from his family. After seven long years with no justice, our hope is fading. We are asking the people who know the truth to come forward, so we can finally give Bradley the justice he deserves." His aunt lamented the personal torture of knowing her nephew's killer remained free.
As of February 2026, Bradley Kline’s murder remains unsolved. The case is listed on the IHIT Unsolved Cases webpage, a stark reminder of a life cut short and a family still waiting for answers. While police have identified persons of interest, no arrests have been made and no charges have been laid. Investigators continue to ask for the public’s help. "It is not too late to do the right thing,” Sgt. Fong said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected].
