Bailey McCourt, a 32-year-old mother of two, was brutally attacked and killed in Kelowna, B.C. Her ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with second-degree murder. The attack occurred hours after Plover was convicted of domestic violence charges and released with conditions. A witness, Christopher Anderson, attempted to intervene and comforted McCourt in her final moments. The incident has raised concerns about the system's ability to protect victims of intimate partner violence, leading Kelowna RCMP to plan a community outreach event.
‘I told her she was loved’: Witness recounts horrific attack that killed Kelowna mother
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Bailey McCourt, a 32-year-old mother of two, was brutally attacked and killed in Kelowna, B.C. Her ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with second-degree murder. The attack occurred hours after Plover was convicted of domestic violence charges and released with conditions. A witness, Christopher Anderson, attempted to intervene and comforted McCourt in her final moments. The incident has raised concerns about the system's ability to protect victims of intimate partner violence, leading Kelowna RCMP to plan a community outreach event.
Trending- 1 Early Friday afternoon: Bailey McCourt attacked by James Plover on Enterprise Way.
- 2 McCourt rushed to hospital and later died.
- 3 Hours prior to attack: Plover convicted of four domestic violence charges.
- 4 Friday: James Plover scheduled to make a court appearance.
- 5 Thursday: Kelowna RCMP holding outreach event at Parkinson Rec Centre.
- Death of Bailey McCourt
- James Plover charged with second-degree murder
- Increased community concern about intimate partner violence
- Kelowna RCMP holding an outreach event to address community concerns
What: A brutal attack resulting in the death of Bailey McCourt, a mother of two. Her ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with second-degree murder. The attack occurred shortly after Plover's conviction on domestic violence charges.
When: Early Friday afternoon (relative to the article's publication date of July 10, 2025). McCourt died later in hospital. Plover's court appearance is scheduled for Friday. The RCMP outreach event is Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Enterprise Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. McCourt was rushed to hospital. RCMP outreach event at Parkinson Rec Centre parking lot.
Why: James Plover, McCourt's ex-husband, allegedly attacked her. The incident highlights significant gaps in the system to protect victims from intimate partner violence.
How: Plover allegedly attacked McCourt with what appeared to be a hammer. Christopher Anderson witnessed the attack and intervened, but Plover fled. McCourt was left with significant injuries and later died in hospital.