He made some bad decisions in his life, but he didn't deserve to be dumped and left for dead in a Surrey alley this month.
Patrick Martin, 41, was a loving father, a good husband, and a treasure to six of his siblings and his mother.
He became tangled in the world of substance abuse and made some wrong turns.
"He was left to die with nobody around him, and to me, as his brother, this is not acceptable," said Brian Martin, adding that the role he was proudest of was being a father to his four children, aged 11 to 16. "His children deserve to know what happened to their dad."
Martin, 41, was found at about 8 a.m. on Jan. 11 near a school field at 92 Avenue and 128 Street.
He was transported to hospital, where he died at 3 p.m. on Jan. 11.
Police said he died of injuries to his head. They also believe he was attacked somewhere else and dumped in the alley.
"He did not deserve to die like this, nobody does," Martin said.
The family wants to know who was responsible for his murder and are asking for public assistance.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is releasing a photo of a maroon fleece blanket or bed covering which was found near where Martin was found.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is asking anyone who may have information about this homicide to come forward and speak with investigators.
You can contact the IHIT tiplines by calling 1-877-551-IHIT(4448) or by email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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