http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/pdfs/26377.pdf
" A full forensic examination of the attack scene, the deceased and the deceased's clothing,
was undertaken with the assistance of the Centre of Forensic Sciences – Biology Section.
Numerous forensic submissions were made.
As a result of this examination the following is alleged:
− the victim scratched her attacker as DNA of a male was found under the fingernails of the
deceased's right hand
− DNA of a male was found on the canvas portion of the umbrella used by the the citizen who
confronted the man as the attack was occurring
− DNA of a male was detected on the black "Catie" canvas bag the victim was seen carrying
− the offender wounded himself during the attack with the knife he was carrying, which he
may or may not have been treated for medically
− the DNA profiles are all from the same male
Investigators are appealing to the public to think back to October 2012, and recall any person
who may have been tending to a hand or arm wound.
The Toronto Police Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the
identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Nighisti
Semret"
