Canada - suspicious death of Judith Taylor fatally struck by train, Toronto, 7 Sept 2020

[dotr]

Toronto police investigating suspicious death after woman fatally struck by train
''A woman is dead after being struck by a train near Toronto’s Weston GO/UP station and police are investigating the death as suspicious.

At around 5:50 a.m., Toronto police responded to reports of a person struck by a train at Weston Road and Black Creek Drive.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

Investigators say they don't know if the incident was intentional or accidential''.

Police investigating after woman fatally struck by train near Weston GO station - CityNews Toronto
''Toronto police say they were called to the Weston Rd. and Black Creek Dr. area just before 6 a.m.

The woman was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. Her death is being investigated as suspicious, say police.

UP Express service was suspended for several hours, but regular service has since resumed.''

 

[JudgeJoe]

Toronto police investigating suspicious death after woman fatally struck by train
''A woman is dead after being struck by a train near Toronto’s Weston GO/UP station and police are investigating the death as suspicious.

At around 5:50 a.m., Toronto police responded to reports of a person struck by a train at Weston Road and Black Creek Drive.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

Investigators say they don't know if the incident was intentional or accidential''.

Police investigating after woman fatally struck by train near Weston GO station - CityNews Toronto
''Toronto police say they were called to the Weston Rd. and Black Creek Dr. area just before 6 a.m.

The woman was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. Her death is being investigated as suspicious, say police.

UP Express service was suspended for several hours, but regular service has since resumed.''

You’d think there’d be video if she was pushed. If suicide, that is an unthinkable way to go. Could she have fallen? Or body dump from murder elsewhere?

 

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[glamourkitty1922]

They're being very closed mouthed about this. I wonder what they found that was suspicious?

 

[dotr]

rbbm.
Sept 11 2020
Toronto Police Service :: News Release #48007

Above: Image of tattoo
''Case #: 2020-1691170
The Toronto Police Service is appealing to the public to help identify a woman who died in a rail collision.

On Monday, September 7, 2020, just before 6 a.m., police received a report of a collision in the Weston Road and Black Creek Drive area.

It is reported that:

- a UP Express train was travelling east at this location and struck a woman who was on the rail line

- the woman was killed as a result of the impact with the train

- the operator stopped the train and an investigation commenced

- efforts to identify the woman have been unsuccessful at this point

Police are releasing the following information about the woman to help identify her:

The woman is a black adult female, with a heart shaped tattoo on her right shoulder area. A photo of a similar tattoo is attached.''

 

[dotr]

rbbm.
Police ask for help identifying woman who was struck and killed by UP Express train
''Officers say she was struck by an eastbound UP Express train near Weston Road and Black Creek Drive around 6 a.m. Monday.

According to police, she was on the rail line when the train approached, but the operator wasn’t able to stop in time.''

''Anyone who could help police identify her is asked to call 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS).''

 

[Sillybilly]

The tatt is a treble bass clef heart

(music + love)

 

[Sillybilly]

As this case is so new, we'll leave it in the Crimes in the News forum for now (rather than UID).

 

[dotr]

As this case is so new, we'll leave it in the Crimes in the News forum for now (rather than UID).

Thanks, that seems best for now!

 

[JudgeJoe]

rbbm.
Sept 11 2020
Toronto Police Service :: News Release #48007

Above: Image of tattoo
''Case #: 2020-1691170
The Toronto Police Service is appealing to the public to help identify a woman who died in a rail collision.

On Monday, September 7, 2020, just before 6 a.m., police received a report of a collision in the Weston Road and Black Creek Drive area.

It is reported that:

- a UP Express train was travelling east at this location and struck a woman who was on the rail line

- the woman was killed as a result of the impact with the train

- the operator stopped the train and an investigation commenced

- efforts to identify the woman have been unsuccessful at this point

Police are releasing the following information about the woman to help identify her:

The woman is a black adult female, with a heart shaped tattoo on her right shoulder area. A photo of a similar tattoo is attached.''

Guessing she was a musician? Singer? Band member? Song writer? Teacher? LE needs to get that tattoo pic out to local bands, clubs, music schools, etc. Jmo

 

[dotr]

Guessing she was a musician? Singer? Band member? Song writer? Teacher? LE needs to get that tattoo pic out to local bands, clubs, music schools, etc. Jmo

Agree, it would be very helpful if LE could give an estimate of the woman's age- might help to know if she was still in high school, or likely to already be active in the music world ect. imo.

 

[dotr]

Not sure if this news item from today is related in some way to the woman hit by a train, but it does seem similarly mysterious....imo, speculation, fwiw..
Three people dead following violent incident in Weston
September 12, 2020 rbbm.
''Toronto police say three people are dead after an incident in the city's Weston neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon.

The incident happened at 2:33 p.m. in the area of Church Street and King George Road, east of Weston Road.

Police said that one man was killed in a reported stabbing in the area and also confirmed that another man, in the same area, also died after he was hit by a UP Express train.''

"I can tell you that it was not a shooting. It was some other event that caused these tragic deaths," Supt. Ronald Taverner said.''

''Taverner said a female also died in the incident''

''The UP Express service is suspended due to the incident, and GO shuttle buses will replace the train.''

church, east of Weston Road.to Weston Rd & Black Creek Dr - بحث Google

16 min (11.2 km) via ON-400 S and Black Creek Dr

 

[JudgeJoe]

Not sure if this news item from today is related in some way to the woman hit by a train, but it does seem similarly mysterious....imo, speculation, fwiw..
Three people dead following violent incident in Weston
September 12, 2020 rbbm.
''Toronto police say three people are dead after an incident in the city's Weston neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon.

The incident happened at 2:33 p.m. in the area of Church Street and King George Road, east of Weston Road.

Police said that one man was killed in a reported stabbing in the area and also confirmed that another man, in the same area, also died after he was hit by a UP Express train.''

"I can tell you that it was not a shooting. It was some other event that caused these tragic deaths," Supt. Ronald Taverner said.''

''Taverner said a female also died in the incident''

''The UP Express service is suspended due to the incident, and GO shuttle buses will replace the train.''

church, east of Weston Road.to Weston Rd & Black Creek Dr - بحث Google

16 min (11.2 km) via ON-400 S and Black Creek Dr

Gee whiz- surely there is video at these train stops?

 

[dotr]

Not sure if this news item from today is related in some way to the woman hit by a train, but it does seem similarly mysterious....imo, speculation, fwiw..
Three people dead following violent incident in Weston
September 12, 2020 rbbm.
''Toronto police say three people are dead after an incident in the city's Weston neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon.

The incident happened at 2:33 p.m. in the area of Church Street and King George Road, east of Weston Road.

Police said that one man was killed in a reported stabbing in the area and also confirmed that another man, in the same area, also died after he was hit by a UP Express train.''

"I can tell you that it was not a shooting. It was some other event that caused these tragic deaths," Supt. Ronald Taverner said.''

''Taverner said a female also died in the incident''

''The UP Express service is suspended due to the incident, and GO shuttle buses will replace the train.''

church, east of Weston Road.to Weston Rd & Black Creek Dr - بحث Google

16 min (11.2 km) via ON-400 S and Black Creek Dr

fwiw Probably not related after all, the man hit and killed by the train was trying to flee after stabbing two people to death. imo.
3 dead, including suspect, after reported stabbing in Toronto’s west end: police

 

[glamourkitty1922]

The tattoo is very beautiful and seems fairly unique. I hope the artist sees the picture. I hope she got it in Toronto.

 

[glamourkitty1922]

She has been identified! She is from the Bahamas and is named Judith Taylor. Bahamian in Canada dies after being hit by train

 

[musicaljoke]

More than a month after her body was found on a train track in Toronto, Canada, and the investigation classified as “suspicious”, relatives of 31-year-old Judith Taylor remain frustrated and heartbroken as they have not yet been able to receive her body and give the loving mother a proper burial in her home country, The Bahamas.

Taylor’s sister, Jasmine Taylor, said the process has been a painful one for the family.

The woman moved to Canada in 2017.

“She had a very quiet, but loving and caring spirit,” Jasmine Taylor told The Nassau Guardian.

“Ju Ju loved who she loved and made sure they knew it. When she dedicated her life to God she made sure everyone she loved was a part of her journey in true nature of her selfless spirit.

“She has a 10-year-old daughter whom she loved dearly and her daughter misses her terribly. At this point, I would like to know more about what happened to my sister. It hurts not being there physically. I wouldn’t wish this feeling or circumstance on anyone. It’s horrifying.”

According to her sister, Judith Taylor was a skilled artist and gifted nail technician.
Family of woman killed in Canada in search of closure - The Nassau Guardian

 

[dotr]

Thanks so much for the updates glamourkitty and musicaljoke!
So sad for this beautiful young woman to have come to this country only to lose her life under suspicious circumstances, hope they get to the bottom of this, imo.
Family of woman killed in Canada in search of closure - The Nassau Guardian

''More than a month after her body was found on a train track in Toronto, Canada, and the investigation classified as “suspicious”, relatives of 31-year-old Judith Taylor remain frustrated and heartbroken as they have not yet been able to receive her body and give the loving mother a proper burial in her home country, The Bahamas.''