Tracy Kundinger murder
Person of Interest: John Ferguson
Cleared at preliminary hearing
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Person of Interest: John Ferguson
Cleared at preliminary hearing
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Tracy Kundinger murder
Person of Interest: John Ferguson
Cleared at preliminary hearing
Thanks for posting and reminding us of this cold case!
Unfortunately am not able to access any of the photo attachments of poi.
Cannot see any attachments, it says invalid - maybe it needs a link to attachment? imo
I think I'll just try reposting the composite sketch attachment again, and then I'll just transcribe all the other attachments that I have.
There are at least three other people, besides Ferguson, that should have been looked at that I will post. Some also believe it was somebody that Tracy went to school with.
There are at least three other people, besides Ferguson, that should have been looked at that I will post. Some also believe it was somebody that Tracy went to school with.
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Tracy Kundinger Murder
Person of Interest: John Ferguson
October 15, 1976 - Toronto Star
Arrest made in murder of girl, 18
A 34-year-old Toronto man has been charged with the non-capital murder of an 18-year-old Thornhill woman whose strangled body was found in a schoolyard in August, 1975.
John Ferguson, of Gerrard St. E., was charged early today after almost 14 months of investigation by York Regional Police detectives.
He is charged with the slaying of Tracy Lynn Kundinger, of Monsanto Ct., whose body was found by children playing in a park behind the German Mills Public School on August 20, 1975.
Police say Ferguson is single, unemployed and on welfare.
October 20, 1976 - The Liberal
Toronto man charged in Thornhill murder
John Ferguson, 34, of Gerrard Street in Toronto, has been charged with non-capital murder of Tracy Kundinger, 18, of Monsanto Court in Thornhill who was killed in August of last year.
At that time, the girl's strangled body was found by children playing in a park behind German Mills Public School.
York Regional Police have been working on the case ever since.
Crown Attoney Iain Cunningham said he recommended the accused be sent to Penetanguishene after he had refused to co-operate with police.
He said Ferguson had been examined by Dr. Gerald Cooper, a psychiatrist at York-Finch Hospital, who described his behavior as "very bizarre."
Dr. Cooper said he felt Ferguson was unfit to stand trial.
Police said the accused was single and on welfare.
Person of Interest: John Ferguson
October 15, 1976 - Toronto Star
Arrest made in murder of girl, 18
A 34-year-old Toronto man has been charged with the non-capital murder of an 18-year-old Thornhill woman whose strangled body was found in a schoolyard in August, 1975.
John Ferguson, of Gerrard St. E., was charged early today after almost 14 months of investigation by York Regional Police detectives.
He is charged with the slaying of Tracy Lynn Kundinger, of Monsanto Ct., whose body was found by children playing in a park behind the German Mills Public School on August 20, 1975.
Police say Ferguson is single, unemployed and on welfare.
October 20, 1976 - The Liberal
Toronto man charged in Thornhill murder
John Ferguson, 34, of Gerrard Street in Toronto, has been charged with non-capital murder of Tracy Kundinger, 18, of Monsanto Court in Thornhill who was killed in August of last year.
At that time, the girl's strangled body was found by children playing in a park behind German Mills Public School.
York Regional Police have been working on the case ever since.
Crown Attoney Iain Cunningham said he recommended the accused be sent to Penetanguishene after he had refused to co-operate with police.
He said Ferguson had been examined by Dr. Gerald Cooper, a psychiatrist at York-Finch Hospital, who described his behavior as "very bizarre."
Dr. Cooper said he felt Ferguson was unfit to stand trial.
Police said the accused was single and on welfare.
Tracy Kundinger Murder
Person of Interest: Raymond Wallace
January 13, 1978 - Toronto Star
2nd Thornhill woman accosted
A woman was accosted at knifepoint last night in an area that has seen one unsolved murder and numerous rapes and indecent assaults.
It was the second such incident in a week.
York Regional police said a 20-year-old woman was waiting for a bus on Don Mills Rd. just north of Steeles Ave. when she was approached by a man with a knife who told her to accompany him.
Police said the armed man led the woman to a townhouse construction site and as they were about to enter the woman began to struggle and escaped.
About a week ago, a 19-year-old woman was grabbed by a man who produced a knife. The assault occurred in almost exactly the same spot.
Tracy Kundinger, 18, of Thornhill, was found murdered in the same area August 21, 1975.
The Grade 13 student was strangled. Her body was found in a field near the German Mills public school. Her killer has never been found.
Police say there have been a number of other rapes and attacks on women in the same area of Thornhill and in Metro just south of Steeles Ave. over the past 18 months but there have been no arrests.
Person of Interest: Raymond Wallace
January 13, 1978 - Toronto Star
2nd Thornhill woman accosted
A woman was accosted at knifepoint last night in an area that has seen one unsolved murder and numerous rapes and indecent assaults.
It was the second such incident in a week.
York Regional police said a 20-year-old woman was waiting for a bus on Don Mills Rd. just north of Steeles Ave. when she was approached by a man with a knife who told her to accompany him.
Police said the armed man led the woman to a townhouse construction site and as they were about to enter the woman began to struggle and escaped.
About a week ago, a 19-year-old woman was grabbed by a man who produced a knife. The assault occurred in almost exactly the same spot.
Tracy Kundinger, 18, of Thornhill, was found murdered in the same area August 21, 1975.
The Grade 13 student was strangled. Her body was found in a field near the German Mills public school. Her killer has never been found.
Police say there have been a number of other rapes and attacks on women in the same area of Thornhill and in Metro just south of Steeles Ave. over the past 18 months but there have been no arrests.
Tracy Kundinger Murder
Person of Interest: Raymond Wallace
March 29, 1978 - The Liberal
Thornhill residents relieved over rape arrest
Metro Police have arrested and charged a man with rape and attempted rape and York Regional Police have reason to believe he is the same man wanted in connection with similar crimes in the Don Mills - Steeles Avenue East, area.
Detective Sergeant Robert Wilson, in charge of the York Region investigation, said if and when the accused man is released by Toronto police, he will face charges resulting from a rash of incidents not far from Markham Place Mall, Thornhill, including three counts of abduction, one count of rape, two counts of attempted rape and two counts of indecent assault.
Murray MacDonald, manager of the shopping centre, said he is relieved the situation is now under control, especially for the sake of female employees.
Noting there was constant surveillance of the community around the mall, he felt thanks to York Region Police for their efforts were in order.
Detective Sergeant Wilson said the charges of abduction arose when a man (on three occasions) grabbed women by the arm at knifepoint and led them to secluded areas of the neighborhood.
Twice, victims were able to escape but another was taken to a vacant townhouse and raped.
"Our charges are different from those Metro laid in connection with incidents in Scarborough. Those acts happened inside cars but the ones up here included taking the victims from one place to another - that's abduction," said the Detective Sergeant.
Charged with rape and attempted rape by Metropolitan Toronto Police is Raymond Wallace, 31, of Brookbanks Road in Don Mills.
Person of Interest: Raymond Wallace
March 29, 1978 - The Liberal
Thornhill residents relieved over rape arrest
Metro Police have arrested and charged a man with rape and attempted rape and York Regional Police have reason to believe he is the same man wanted in connection with similar crimes in the Don Mills - Steeles Avenue East, area.
Detective Sergeant Robert Wilson, in charge of the York Region investigation, said if and when the accused man is released by Toronto police, he will face charges resulting from a rash of incidents not far from Markham Place Mall, Thornhill, including three counts of abduction, one count of rape, two counts of attempted rape and two counts of indecent assault.
Murray MacDonald, manager of the shopping centre, said he is relieved the situation is now under control, especially for the sake of female employees.
Noting there was constant surveillance of the community around the mall, he felt thanks to York Region Police for their efforts were in order.
Detective Sergeant Wilson said the charges of abduction arose when a man (on three occasions) grabbed women by the arm at knifepoint and led them to secluded areas of the neighborhood.
Twice, victims were able to escape but another was taken to a vacant townhouse and raped.
"Our charges are different from those Metro laid in connection with incidents in Scarborough. Those acts happened inside cars but the ones up here included taking the victims from one place to another - that's abduction," said the Detective Sergeant.
Charged with rape and attempted rape by Metropolitan Toronto Police is Raymond Wallace, 31, of Brookbanks Road in Don Mills.
Tracy Kundinger Murder
Person of Interest: Philip Young
February 2, 1980 - Toronto Star
Man jailed for trying to force woman into car
A man who tried to force a woman into his car at knife point has been sentenced to six months and placed on two years' probation.
Philip Young, 25, of Summerhill Rd. pleaded guilty earlier to a charge of assault with intent to commit an indictable offence and was sentenced yesterday by County Court Judge William Rogers.
Crown attorney Steve Howarth told the court people like Young threaten to ruin Metro's reputation for being a city with safe streets.
According to a police synopsis, a 25-year-old woman was walking home from a bus stop in the Don Mills Rd. and Lawrence Ave. E., area about 2:30 a.m. last February 10.
She refused to Young's invitation to give her a ride in his car and moments later he got out, grabbed her and produced a butter knife.
He held the knife first against her stomach and then near her throat as her ordered her to get into his car.
The woman dropped her briefcase and purse, ran into the middle of the road and flagged down a passing car.
At this point, Young handed her the purse and briefcase and told her he never had a knife. He got into his car and drove off.
The woman, "crying and shaking," got into the passerby's car and they followed Young and then went to a police station.
When police arrested him, Young said he had been drinking.
Person of Interest: Philip Young
February 2, 1980 - Toronto Star
Man jailed for trying to force woman into car
A man who tried to force a woman into his car at knife point has been sentenced to six months and placed on two years' probation.
Philip Young, 25, of Summerhill Rd. pleaded guilty earlier to a charge of assault with intent to commit an indictable offence and was sentenced yesterday by County Court Judge William Rogers.
Crown attorney Steve Howarth told the court people like Young threaten to ruin Metro's reputation for being a city with safe streets.
According to a police synopsis, a 25-year-old woman was walking home from a bus stop in the Don Mills Rd. and Lawrence Ave. E., area about 2:30 a.m. last February 10.
She refused to Young's invitation to give her a ride in his car and moments later he got out, grabbed her and produced a butter knife.
He held the knife first against her stomach and then near her throat as her ordered her to get into his car.
The woman dropped her briefcase and purse, ran into the middle of the road and flagged down a passing car.
At this point, Young handed her the purse and briefcase and told her he never had a knife. He got into his car and drove off.
The woman, "crying and shaking," got into the passerby's car and they followed Young and then went to a police station.
When police arrested him, Young said he had been drinking.
Tracy Kundinger Murder
Person of Interest: Michael Kloc
July 17, 1974 - The Liberal
Thornhill Girl, 18, Escapes Midnight Roadside Attacker
An 18-year-old Thornhill girl motorist was stopped and dragged into a field in Markham near Buttonville at 11:15 pm by a would-be rapist. But she escaped serious harm when another came by and the youthful attacker fled in his (the attacker's) vehicle, police say.
Later, following an investigation, York Regional Police Detective Sergeant John Mocrhead and Detective Dick Witteman arrested a 16-year-old youth at an office at 2205 Midland Avenue, Toronto.
Held in custody for a bail hearing at Richmond Hill Court was Michael Kloc of 162 Bayview Fairways Drive, Thornhill. Police said Kloc was already out on bail and facing a May charge of rape in a Metro court. YRP charged Kloc with attempted rape and with impersonating a police officer.
The lone girl motorist told YRP her attacker followed her in a vehicle, pulled her over and stopped her, saying he was a police office. When he got her out of her car he pulled her into the field on Concession 5 road north of Highway 7.
He was struggling with her on the ground when the other motorist came along and frightened the attacker away. The girl fortunately suffered nothing more than minor abrasions, said police, who declined to reveal her name.
At a bail hearing, Provincial Judge Russell Pearce issued a detention order for Kloc until trial, ordering that the youth be brought back to the court from Don Jail weekly. A late August trial date was expected.
Note: Kloc was likely in jail at the time of Tracy's murder, but clearly as shown with him out already on bail while committing this crime, anything is possible in Canada's lax justice system. He can't be discounted until his whereabouts at the time nearly one year to the day later are confirmed. I haven't been able to find any further information on Kloc as of yet.
Kloc lived just over 1 km from Tracy and quite possible went to school or at least knew Tracy.
Below is a link to a Google Maps showing the locations of Tracy's murder and numerous sexual assaults and rapes in the vicinity from 1970-1980.
https://fusiontables.google.com/DataSource?docid=1S22zCp3xd_D8CCpcJnRKbF2Alzc4PB0Mn7N_M7DY#map:id=3
Person of Interest: Michael Kloc
July 17, 1974 - The Liberal
Thornhill Girl, 18, Escapes Midnight Roadside Attacker
An 18-year-old Thornhill girl motorist was stopped and dragged into a field in Markham near Buttonville at 11:15 pm by a would-be rapist. But she escaped serious harm when another came by and the youthful attacker fled in his (the attacker's) vehicle, police say.
Later, following an investigation, York Regional Police Detective Sergeant John Mocrhead and Detective Dick Witteman arrested a 16-year-old youth at an office at 2205 Midland Avenue, Toronto.
Held in custody for a bail hearing at Richmond Hill Court was Michael Kloc of 162 Bayview Fairways Drive, Thornhill. Police said Kloc was already out on bail and facing a May charge of rape in a Metro court. YRP charged Kloc with attempted rape and with impersonating a police officer.
The lone girl motorist told YRP her attacker followed her in a vehicle, pulled her over and stopped her, saying he was a police office. When he got her out of her car he pulled her into the field on Concession 5 road north of Highway 7.
He was struggling with her on the ground when the other motorist came along and frightened the attacker away. The girl fortunately suffered nothing more than minor abrasions, said police, who declined to reveal her name.
At a bail hearing, Provincial Judge Russell Pearce issued a detention order for Kloc until trial, ordering that the youth be brought back to the court from Don Jail weekly. A late August trial date was expected.
Note: Kloc was likely in jail at the time of Tracy's murder, but clearly as shown with him out already on bail while committing this crime, anything is possible in Canada's lax justice system. He can't be discounted until his whereabouts at the time nearly one year to the day later are confirmed. I haven't been able to find any further information on Kloc as of yet.
Kloc lived just over 1 km from Tracy and quite possible went to school or at least knew Tracy.
Below is a link to a Google Maps showing the locations of Tracy's murder and numerous sexual assaults and rapes in the vicinity from 1970-1980.
https://fusiontables.google.com/DataSource?docid=1S22zCp3xd_D8CCpcJnRKbF2Alzc4PB0Mn7N_M7DY#map:id=3
Started thread for Tracy, her case is still listed on the COLD CASE site.
https://www.yrp.ca/en/community/Tracy-Kundinger.asp
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?334294-Tracy-Kundinger-18-Toronto-murdered-20-August-1975&p=13282199#post13282199
Tracy Kundinger,18, Toronto, murdered 20 August 1975
https://www.yrp.ca/en/community/Tracy-Kundinger.asp
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?334294-Tracy-Kundinger-18-Toronto-murdered-20-August-1975&p=13282199#post13282199
Tracy Kundinger,18, Toronto, murdered 20 August 1975
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Same comments as the separate thread for TK - what happened regarding the 4 POI's named by poster Snively?
Were any found guilty? Were they all guilty? Were 4 POI's narrowed to 3 or 2 or 1 in this case?
This seems harmful to current family members - for no reason - although might fall into TOS due to 1970's early 1980's reporting rules. A follow up seems critical here.
Jmo.
Were any found guilty? Were they all guilty? Were 4 POI's narrowed to 3 or 2 or 1 in this case?
This seems harmful to current family members - for no reason - although might fall into TOS due to 1970's early 1980's reporting rules. A follow up seems critical here.
Jmo.
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This guy was a hero, imo, but he paid for it with his life, very tragic, he left five children behind.
[url]http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?336368-Mohamad-Nakib-Arbaji-53-Toronto-21-April-2003&p=13332958#post13332958
[/URL][h=2]Mohamad Nakib-Arbaji, 53,Toronto, 21 April 2003[/h] http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/37678
[url]http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?336368-Mohamad-Nakib-Arbaji-53-Toronto-21-April-2003&p=13332958#post13332958
[/URL][h=2]Mohamad Nakib-Arbaji, 53,Toronto, 21 April 2003[/h] http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/37678
R.I.P. to Mohamad Arbaji.
The only way this will get solved, IMHO, is if the gunman talks to an informant, or if the gun is eventually found and traced back to him.