''The individual is believed to be a man between 21 and 28 years old, with a light brown, tan complexion, an average to lean build, and black body hair, police said during a press conference on Tuesday.
He is believed to have been five feet six inches, plus or minus 3.5 inches, according to a Toronto Police Services press release.''
On Oct. 9, 2023, two human thighs were located on the water's edge at Cherry Beach. Police responded to a call from a civilian who made the initial discovery, said Det-Sgt. Tiffany Castell.
Toronto police later discovered a human torso, partially wrapped in a black plastic bag, in the outer Toronto harbour area of Lake Ontario on Oct. 30, according to the press release.
The torso had on a generic necklace and a light-coloured, size small t-shirt from the brand 'Cotton Best,' police said.
DNA testing confirmed that the body parts belong to the same individual. Police said the remains had been "intentionally dismembered."
Unit:
''On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Acting Superintendent Kathlin Seremetkovski, from 51 Division, and Detective Sergeant Tiffany Castell, from the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit, provided an update on a human remains investigation from October 2023. The news conference is available to view on YouTube.
On October 9, 2023, at approximately 10:19 a.m., police responded to call for a suspicious event at Cherry Beach.
It is reported that:
It is reported that:
An autopsy revealed that the body appears to have been intentionally dismembered. In November 2023, DNA testing confirmed the body parts belong to the same person. Neither the thighs or torso have any distinctive scars, marks or tattoos.
A profile has been completed by a forensic pathologist. It is believed the individual was male, 21-28 years old, with a light brown, tan complexion, an average to lean build, and black body hair. He is believed to have been 5'6" tall, plus or minus 3.5 inches.
The individual died within approximately 24-48 hours of the thighs being discovered on October 9, 2023.''
He is believed to have been five feet six inches, plus or minus 3.5 inches, according to a Toronto Police Services press release.''
On Oct. 9, 2023, two human thighs were located on the water's edge at Cherry Beach. Police responded to a call from a civilian who made the initial discovery, said Det-Sgt. Tiffany Castell.
Toronto police later discovered a human torso, partially wrapped in a black plastic bag, in the outer Toronto harbour area of Lake Ontario on Oct. 30, according to the press release.
The torso had on a generic necklace and a light-coloured, size small t-shirt from the brand 'Cotton Best,' police said.
DNA testing confirmed that the body parts belong to the same individual. Police said the remains had been "intentionally dismembered."
Unit:
''On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Acting Superintendent Kathlin Seremetkovski, from 51 Division, and Detective Sergeant Tiffany Castell, from the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit, provided an update on a human remains investigation from October 2023. The news conference is available to view on YouTube.
On October 9, 2023, at approximately 10:19 a.m., police responded to call for a suspicious event at Cherry Beach.
It is reported that:
- a human thigh was located near the water's edge
- shortly after, another thigh was located approximately 150 metres away, also in the water
It is reported that:
- officers came upon a human torso in the water
- the torso was wearing a size small t-shirt and a necklace
- the torso was partially wrapped in a black plastic garbage bag
An autopsy revealed that the body appears to have been intentionally dismembered. In November 2023, DNA testing confirmed the body parts belong to the same person. Neither the thighs or torso have any distinctive scars, marks or tattoos.
A profile has been completed by a forensic pathologist. It is believed the individual was male, 21-28 years old, with a light brown, tan complexion, an average to lean build, and black body hair. He is believed to have been 5'6" tall, plus or minus 3.5 inches.
The individual died within approximately 24-48 hours of the thighs being discovered on October 9, 2023.''
Last edited:
