CANADA Canada - Gracelyn Greenidge, 41, Toronto, 28 July 1997
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Are there previous threads on Gracelyn? I searched on here but can’t seem to find any. I just read about the reward offered in a newspaper.
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From below an old Globe & Mail article....fwiw:
"...PAST AWARDS OFFERED
The Toronto Police Service has offered the following rewards in the past three years: Sept. 1999: $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of the man known as the Scarborough bedroom rapist; April, 1999: $100,000 for help solving the beating death of Gracelyn Greenidge, 41, whose body was found in her Driftwood Drive home in July, 1997; December, 1998: $100,000 for information in the strangulation of Simone Sandler, 21, whose partly clothed body was found floating in the Keating Channel in 1994; April, 1997: $100,000 for information about the killer of Ali Henry, 21, who was stabbed after a pick-up basketball game at an Etobicoke school in January, 1996."
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/new...gainst-attack-gets-close-look/article4159006/
"...PAST AWARDS OFFERED
The Toronto Police Service has offered the following rewards in the past three years: Sept. 1999: $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of the man known as the Scarborough bedroom rapist; April, 1999: $100,000 for help solving the beating death of Gracelyn Greenidge, 41, whose body was found in her Driftwood Drive home in July, 1997; December, 1998: $100,000 for information in the strangulation of Simone Sandler, 21, whose partly clothed body was found floating in the Keating Channel in 1994; April, 1997: $100,000 for information about the killer of Ali Henry, 21, who was stabbed after a pick-up basketball game at an Etobicoke school in January, 1996."
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/new...gainst-attack-gets-close-look/article4159006/
‘VIOLENT STRUGGLE’: $50Gs reward offered in 1997 Toronto murder of nursing assistant
May 2018
"Police collected DNA evidence at the scene and a profile was developed, but no match was found in the national DNA databank and men the victim knew were ruled out.
“We have the killer’s DNA, now we just need a name to go with the DNA and nothing more,” Gallant said."
“We believe she was from the Barbados and this is an avenue to reach out to family (as well as the public) for help,” Gallant said.
“(Greenidge) was a registered nurse assistant and she wanted to be and RN … she led an exemplary life,” he added."
May 2018
"Police collected DNA evidence at the scene and a profile was developed, but no match was found in the national DNA databank and men the victim knew were ruled out.
“We have the killer’s DNA, now we just need a name to go with the DNA and nothing more,” Gallant said."
“We believe she was from the Barbados and this is an avenue to reach out to family (as well as the public) for help,” Gallant said.
“(Greenidge) was a registered nurse assistant and she wanted to be and RN … she led an exemplary life,” he added."
Where are Toronto Police, OPP on science of family DNA?
May 21, 2018
"Parabon recently uploaded DNA from about 100 crime scenes to GEDmatch.com, the geneology website. That produced as many as 20 matches of a third cousin or closer of the perpetrator.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CANADA?
Many are asking the state of police interest in this process in Canada, and about Canadian law. Are there “rights issues” in the minds of legislators and lawyers? We love our rights. Toronto Police have a hard-working Cold Crime Unit as do many services."
"Retired US prosecutor and now consultant Rockne Harmon tells The Bulldog that rewards are fine but familial DNA may be far better. There are many Ontario and Toronto cases demanding the best methods available to solve the crime. Three such matters are those of Gracelyn Greenidge, Margaret McWilliam and Sonia Varaschin.
May 21, 2018
"Parabon recently uploaded DNA from about 100 crime scenes to GEDmatch.com, the geneology website. That produced as many as 20 matches of a third cousin or closer of the perpetrator.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CANADA?
Many are asking the state of police interest in this process in Canada, and about Canadian law. Are there “rights issues” in the minds of legislators and lawyers? We love our rights. Toronto Police have a hard-working Cold Crime Unit as do many services."
"Retired US prosecutor and now consultant Rockne Harmon tells The Bulldog that rewards are fine but familial DNA may be far better. There are many Ontario and Toronto cases demanding the best methods available to solve the crime. Three such matters are those of Gracelyn Greenidge, Margaret McWilliam and Sonia Varaschin.
Bumping.
Reward for info in 1997 North York murder of Gracelyn Greenidge
"Greenidge, a 41-year-old nursing assistant, was found murdered in her apartment at 50 Driftwood Ave. the evening of July 29, 1997. She died from blunt force trauma.
She was found by a colleague who became concerned when Greenidge didn’t show up for work at a Christie Street seniors’ residence. She was last seen alive while leaving work at 11:30 p.m. July 28.
A DNA profile of a male suspect was developed from evidence found at the scene, but has yet to strike a match.
“We have the killer’s DNA, now we just need a name to go with the DNA, nothing more,” Detective Sergeant Stacy Gallant said. “Anyone who knew Gracelyn who did not speak to the police during the original investigation is asked to contact cold case investigators immediately. You may have the key to this case and not realize it.”
Det. Sgt. Gallant believes there are people who know who killed Greenidge.
“It has been over 20 years since this murder occurred," he said. "It is time to step up and help solve this case."
Reward for info in 1997 North York murder of Gracelyn Greenidge
"Greenidge, a 41-year-old nursing assistant, was found murdered in her apartment at 50 Driftwood Ave. the evening of July 29, 1997. She died from blunt force trauma.
She was found by a colleague who became concerned when Greenidge didn’t show up for work at a Christie Street seniors’ residence. She was last seen alive while leaving work at 11:30 p.m. July 28.
A DNA profile of a male suspect was developed from evidence found at the scene, but has yet to strike a match.
“We have the killer’s DNA, now we just need a name to go with the DNA, nothing more,” Detective Sergeant Stacy Gallant said. “Anyone who knew Gracelyn who did not speak to the police during the original investigation is asked to contact cold case investigators immediately. You may have the key to this case and not realize it.”
Det. Sgt. Gallant believes there are people who know who killed Greenidge.
“It has been over 20 years since this murder occurred," he said. "It is time to step up and help solve this case."
July 6 2022 rbbm.
torontosun.com
''Nurse Gracelyn Greenidge made it as far as the door of her apartment, and there she died from her injuries.''
She was murdered in Apt. 506 at 50 Driftwood Ave. on July 28, 1997.
Her killer has remained free in the intervening 25 years.
The Toronto Police Service cold case unit has provided the Toronto Sun with a quartet of unsolved homicides from the month of July that they are hoping to solve. Greenidge’s murder is on the list.
“All four of July’s victims were vulnerable members of our communities,” Det.-Sgt. Steve Smith told the Sun. “We have DNA in two of these murders and are looking at further testing, all we need is a name to match to the offender DNA.”
Greenidge, meanwhile, had immigrated from the Bahamas in the late 1970s looking for a better life in Canada.
On the day she was murdered, she had left work at a seniors’ facility downtown around 11 p.m. It is believed she arrived home safely.
But when she didn’t show up for work the following day, a friend became worried and went to Greenidge’s apartment where she was met with the horror of seeing her friend dead.
“This does not look like a random act,” Det. John Line told CTV News at the time.''
At the time of her murder, Greenidge had reportedly been keeping company with a new man who was unknown to her friends and family.
The person of interested is described as black, mid-30s, 5-foot-9, and 165 pounds. He reportedly often wore a baseball cap and frequented north-end bingo halls.''
HUNTER: Cold case victim Gracelyn Greenidge fought for her life
Nurse Gracelyn Greenidge made it as far as the door of her apartment, and there she died from her injuries.
She was murdered in Apt. 506 at 50 Driftwood Ave. on July 28, 1997.
Her killer has remained free in the intervening 25 years.
The Toronto Police Service cold case unit has provided the Toronto Sun with a quartet of unsolved homicides from the month of July that they are hoping to solve. Greenidge’s murder is on the list.
“All four of July’s victims were vulnerable members of our communities,” Det.-Sgt. Steve Smith told the Sun. “We have DNA in two of these murders and are looking at further testing, all we need is a name to match to the offender DNA.”
Greenidge, meanwhile, had immigrated from the Bahamas in the late 1970s looking for a better life in Canada.
On the day she was murdered, she had left work at a seniors’ facility downtown around 11 p.m. It is believed she arrived home safely.
But when she didn’t show up for work the following day, a friend became worried and went to Greenidge’s apartment where she was met with the horror of seeing her friend dead.
“This does not look like a random act,” Det. John Line told CTV News at the time.''
At the time of her murder, Greenidge had reportedly been keeping company with a new man who was unknown to her friends and family.
The person of interested is described as black, mid-30s, 5-foot-9, and 165 pounds. He reportedly often wore a baseball cap and frequented north-end bingo halls.''
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Is it possible she was followed home from work? She made it home -- but maybe her perp ambushed as she was entering? There were signs of a struggle -- but was there forced entry?
Years ago we didn't have as many cameras on the street as we do now -- but might someone have seen something while out for a late-night stroll? Didn't anyone HEAR anything? Could Gracelyn's case be re-invigorated by being featured on one of the true crime shows so popular now?
Also: could LE please tell us if the DNA in Gracelyn's case has been compared to that connected to Sonia Varaschin and Margaret McWilliam? If so, what were the results?
Many of the articles say Gracelyn came to Canada for "a better life" -- it's devastating that she was viciously murdered here.
I hope LE can solve this case better late than never; she deserves justice.
Years ago we didn't have as many cameras on the street as we do now -- but might someone have seen something while out for a late-night stroll? Didn't anyone HEAR anything? Could Gracelyn's case be re-invigorated by being featured on one of the true crime shows so popular now?
Also: could LE please tell us if the DNA in Gracelyn's case has been compared to that connected to Sonia Varaschin and Margaret McWilliam? If so, what were the results?
Many of the articles say Gracelyn came to Canada for "a better life" -- it's devastating that she was viciously murdered here.
I hope LE can solve this case better late than never; she deserves justice.
2018 rbbm.
By Jessica Patton
globalnews.ca
''Toronto police are offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information in relation to a 20-year-old cold murder case.
Gracelyn Greenidge, 41, was found dead in her apartment at 50 Driftwood Avenue on July 29, 1997 by a co-worker who had become concerned when she did not show up for work at the Christie Street senior’s residence, where she was a nursing assistant.
She was last seen leaving shift the night before at 11:30 p.m.
Police said Greenidge died from blunt force trauma. Investigators were able to develop a DNA profile from evidence found at the scene, which has been checked against the national DNA database and used to “eliminate men who knew Gracelyn,” according to a release Tuesday.''
''Gallant said Greenidge’s colleagues described her as caring and compassionate.
“Always smiling. Always very joyous and always very helpful,” he said. “She led an exemplary life and was respected by all who knew her.”
Greenidge had moved to Toronto from Barbados with hopes of becoming a registered nurse.''
By Jessica Patton
Toronto police offer $50k reward for information in 20-year-old murder case - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Gracelyn Greenidge, 41, was found dead in her apartment at 50 Driftwood Avenue on July 29, 1997 by a co-worker.
globalnews.ca
Gracelyn Greenidge, 41, was found dead in her apartment at 50 Driftwood Avenue on July 29, 1997 by a co-worker who had become concerned when she did not show up for work at the Christie Street senior’s residence, where she was a nursing assistant.
She was last seen leaving shift the night before at 11:30 p.m.
Police said Greenidge died from blunt force trauma. Investigators were able to develop a DNA profile from evidence found at the scene, which has been checked against the national DNA database and used to “eliminate men who knew Gracelyn,” according to a release Tuesday.''
''Gallant said Greenidge’s colleagues described her as caring and compassionate.
“Always smiling. Always very joyous and always very helpful,” he said. “She led an exemplary life and was respected by all who knew her.”
Greenidge had moved to Toronto from Barbados with hopes of becoming a registered nurse.''