Alberta man who allegedly murdered girlfriend was considered high-risk sex offender by parole board

The British Columbia RCMP announced last month that Philip Toner, 41, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend, Brenda Ware, 35.

Police say Toner left Ware's body in Kootenay National Park, where her remains were found on May 6.

Toner was later found by Lake Country RCMP and appeared in court, where it was decided that Toner would be transported to his native Alberta.

According to parole documents obtained by the CBC, the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) was extremely concerned about Toner and his history of violence against women.

Toner had previously been found to be a moderate risk to commit violence against women, and that he was at high risk of committing sexual assault.

"Although a charge has now been laid in relation to this complex, inter-provincial criminal investigation, the investigation is still very much active and ongoing at this time, we continue to share Toner’s photo in an effort to advance the investigation," said Acting Officer-In-Charge (A/OIC) Supt. Sanjaya Wijayakoon, according to e-Know.

"We renew our previous public plea for information, and ask that anyone who may have had contact with Philip Toner between May 4 and May 11, 2021, in either British Columbia or Alberta, to come forward immediately. Furthermore, we ask anyone who may have provided or offered a ride to anyone hitch-hiking between Columbia Valley and Lake Country (BC) to come forward as well. You may have information that is of value to the investigation."