Canada- Nadine Gurczenski, 26, found murdered in ditch, Niagara Region, 8/5/99, DNA id suspect, Joseph Archie Brousseau, truck driver, (dec. 2017)

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May 30, 2024

Update in Homicide Cold Case - Gurczenski

www.niagarapolice.ca

''Following an extensive investigation, the Niagara Regional Police Service is now able to provide an update on a homicide cold case investigation.
On Saturday May 8, 1999, at approximately 5pm, uniform officers responded to the area of Victoria Avenue near Eighth Avenue in the Town of Lincoln, following reports of a partially dressed woman’s body in a roadside ditch.
Investigation determined that the deceased was a victim of homicide, and she was subsequently identified as 26-year-old Nadine Gurczenski of Toronto. DNA evidence was collected from the victim, however it could not be linked to an individual at that time.
Despite an extensive investigation, no suspects were identified, and the case has remained unsolved since 1999.
The Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit considered advancements in DNA technology and implemented the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy to further this investigation.
These tools, combined with traditional police investigation techniques, has resulted in the identification of a suspect believed to be responsible for the murder of Nadine Gurczenski.
Joseph Archie “Raymond” Brousseau, formerly of New Liskeard, Ontario was 34 years of age at the time of this incident. He died in 2017.
Based on the investigation and evidence collected, if alive today, Raymond Brousseau would have been arrested and charged with:

• Second Degree Murder

Since the suspect is deceased, no formal charges can be laid, and the matter cannot be litigated at trial.
Through the course of their investigation, detectives learned that Raymond Brousseau was employed as a truck driver and travelled extensively throughout Canada and the United States for work; he also had ties to Quebec.

 

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Nadine Gurczenski - Homicide

Information regarding Nadine Gurczenski Homicide, Cold Case

www.niagarapolice.ca

''It was more than two weeks before the Toronto area woman was identified. The cause of her death was not released, and it is believed she had been beside the road for approximately one day.

Investigators are seeking to identify a man that had been seen with Nadine on more than one occasion, just prior to her death. He is described as being in his late 20s, 6', medium build, with short brown hair and clean shaven.''

Composite of person seen in the company of Nadine Gurczenski

https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/595189/s01-e05-nadine-gurczenski

''To Catch a Killer​

Season 1 Episode 5 - Nadine Gurczenski​

2013 · 46 min
TV-14
Documentary · Crime
It took three weeks to identify the body of Nadine Gurczenski, an exotic dancer found in a ditch. Can the civilian team, mentored by help her daughter?''

 

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So I was looking around fb with this particular last name and the same area. Came to some people that look similar to the sketch. Yes, I know he is deceased. Just sad that justice was out of reach for Nadine's family.

 

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After 25 years, Nadine Gurczenski's Killer is Identified

Niagara Regional Police Service Teams with Othram to Identify a 1999 Jane Doe

dnasolves.com

''In 2020, the Niagara Regional Police Service submitted forensic evidence to Othram in the Woodlands, Texas to determine if advanced DNA testing could help identify a suspect. Despite previous other failed attempts to do so, Othram scientists developed a comprehensive genealogical profile for the suspect using Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing®. Upon completion of the process, the profile was transferred to investigators with the Toronto Police Service for the development of new leads via forensic genetic genealogy search.

Using this new information, a follow-up investigation was conducted leading investigators to potential relatives of the suspect. This investigation led to the positive identification of the suspect, who is now known to be Joseph Archie “Raymond” Brousseau. Brousseau, formerly of New Liskeard, Ontario, was 34 years old at the time of Nadine Gurczenski's murder in 1999. Brousseau died in 2017. Because he is deceased, no formal charges can be laid, and the matter cannot be litigated at trial.''

 

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Family of Nadine Gurczenski speak out following suspect ID

A Niagara family has found a ray of light after their loved one, Nadine Gurczenski's murder investigation went cold for 25 years.

www.chch.com

rbbm May 31 '24
“First case in the region solved with genetic genealogy, first one. I think there’s four all together in Ontario. First one in Niagara,” Paul said.
Paul and Heather hope other families experiencing similar tragedies encourage them to have hope as they find some solace.
“What would I say to Nadine? I would say thank you for Heather and the grandkids… and we got him,” Paul said.''

May 31, 2024
Two cyclists come across the body of a woman in a rural roadside ditch. For three weeks police struggle to uncover the woman’s identity, until someone recognizes the exotic dancer from a morgue photo released to media. Fourteen years later, the squad looks into her past for clues to help solve Nadine Gurczenski’s murder.