Curtis Sagmoen, a man from the Shuswap region known for several convictions involving violence and threats toward women and sex workers, has died, according to confirmed reports. CBC
Curtis Sagmoen, known for attacking several women in British Columbia, has died. Officials confirmed his death but did not share many details. The B.C. Coroners Service said they are looking into what happened. The police mentioned privacy reasons for not releasing further information.
Sagmoen was in his 40s. His criminal record included multiple violent acts against women, many of whom were sex workers. Most of these incidents happened in the Shuswap and North Okanagan regions.
In June 2020, a judge sentenced him to five months in jail and three years of probation. This came after he hurt a woman with an ATV near Vernon in 2017. That same year, police warned sex-trade workers to stay away from him for their safety.
Sagmoen also had other serious charges. In early 2019, a court found him guilty of assaulting a woman in Maple Ridge. Later that year, he got convicted again for pointing a gun at another woman. These cases painted a clear picture of his violent behavior.
In 2018, he admitted to causing mischief in another strange incident. He had used a spike belt to flatten a woman’s tires near his parents’ farm in the Salmon Arm area. He received an absolute discharge in that case, which meant no jail time or probation.
Many people followed his trials closely. Some showed up at the courthouse holding signs and protesting. They spoke out about the need to protect women from violence and demanded justice.
Back in 2017, police found the body of 18-year-old Traci Genereaux on Sagmoen’s family farm. Her death was considered suspicious. However, no charges came from it, and police never named Sagmoen as a suspect. The case drew major public attention and concern.
Over the years, Sagmoen’s actions led to growing fears in local communities. Women, especially those working in vulnerable settings, were warned about him. Activists and families called for stronger protections and more serious penalties for violent offenders.
Now that Sagmoen has died, some may feel a sense of relief. Others might feel frustration, knowing that many questions remain unanswered. His death brings an end to a story marked by pain, anger, and calls for justice.
Officials have not said how he died or when exactly it happened. The coroner will continue the investigation and may share more in time. For now, his death leaves behind many victims and families still hoping for closure.
