Police have expanded their search area around a jogging trail in the University of British Columbia's Pacific Spirit Park, where Wendy Ladner-Beaudry was found dead last Friday.

Investigators are now looking for clues in a small gully near the crime scene, RCMP Cpl. Peter Thiessen told reporters today.

Thiessen also said an autopsy has been conducted and police now say they know how the 53-year-old woman died while jogging -- but investigators are keeping those details under wraps.

Ladner-Beaudry is the sister of former Vancouver mayoral candidate Peter Ladner.

The mother of two was found slain near a hiking trail at the entrance to the park in broad daylight, prompting a massive investigation involving up to 75 officers from several jurisdictions.

At the time of her death, police say she was wearing new balance running shoes, black jogging tights and a grey windbreaker. She was also sporting a white shirt with long sleeves.

On Tuesday, the victim's husband released a statement on behalf of the family thanking police for their efforts.

"We also acknowledge the police resources that are being devoted to this investigation and we encourage anybody who thinks they may have information that could help the investigation,'' the statement read.

Police have not said if the attack was random or targeted but the public is being warned to be careful.

"It doesn't hurt to take precautions but also to be aware as women. The men who attack us are almost always men we know, have some relationship with; not always very close relations, but often casual acquaintances. Friends of family, family members," said Daisy Kler of the Vancouver Women's Shelter.

Ladner-Beaudry is remembered as a talented athlete who promoted sports to low-income families.

"I know Wendy would have fought to the death, and I guess that's why she's dead she fought and she taught her girls to fight," said her husband Michel Beaudry.

Ladner-Beaudry had no enemies, according to Michel Beaudry.

There have been no arrests or charges in this case and there is no suggestion by police that anyone who knew Wendy is a suspect.

With a report by CTV British Columbia's Lisa Rossington