Canada- Longtime CBC radio producer Michael Finlay dies after random assault in Toronto (Danforth/Jones) 24 Jan '23 *Suspect Photo*

[Eli9]

Wondering if this is the same Robert Robin Cropearedwolf?
IDAHO STATE POLICE ARRESTS FUGITIVE SUSPECTS

I actually called the detectives and gave them your source for further info. They may already have had it but you never know.

 

[dotr]

Accused Danforth push killer has lengthy criminal past

Robert Robin Cropearedwolf is in the wind.

torontosun.com

Brad Hunter
Published Feb 04, 2023

–'' In 2001, Cropearedwolf was wanted by Calgary Police on “several serious warrants.” Cops wanted him for three counts of break-and-enter, and one count each of mischief over $5,000 and failure to comply with a court order. The outcome of that case is unknown.

– In 2011, a man sharing the same name as Cropearedwolf and a woman named Jennifer Cynthia Bock were arrested in Idaho in connection with a slew of burglaries in Oakland, California. A traffic stop revealed a stolen chequebook, bogus driver’s licenses and state ID cards, jewelry, electronics, binoculars, bolt cutters and other tools commonly used during burglaries. Several stolen U.S. passports were also discovered. The outcome of that case is unknown.''

''In 2017, Toronto cops charged Cropearedwolf following a series of suspected break-ins in the city’s Entertainment District. According to police, the suspect broke into several stores and stole cash, electronics and jewelry. The haul was allegedly more than $2 million. The outcome of that case is unknown.''

 

[PatLaurel]

Memorial planned at local pub for former CBC journalist who died after random attack

Memorial planned at local pub for former CBC journalist who died after random attack​

"The memorial for Finlay will get underway at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Gabby’s on the Danforth, 729 Danforth Ave., just east of Jones Avenue and is open to anyone who would like to attend.

Since his death, the table Finlay liked to sit at has been reserved in his memory with the daily crossword laid out waiting to be solved, neighbour Michael J. O’Neill wrote in a Facebook post.

“Ironically on the day of his attack, Michael was steps away from his intended destination of Gabby’s and never made it,” he shared."


“Mr. Cropearedwolf if you are watching this I encourage you to speak to a lawyer and turn yourself in to the nearest police station,” Det. Jason Hillier said during a Feb. 3 news conference outside 55 Division.

 

[Eli9]

I guess RR Cropearedwold has not turned himself in yet.

There is a warrant out for his arrest.

Most Wanted - Toronto Police Service

www.tps.ca

 

[dotr]

I guess RR Cropearedwold has not turned himself in yet.

There is a warrant out for his arrest.

Most Wanted - Toronto Police Service

www.tps.ca

''WANTED

---

Robert Robin CROPEAREDWOLF​

Homicide #4/2023
Case #: 2023-185555

55 Division
Date of Birth: April 3, 1979
Age: 43
Gender: M
Details of Investigation:

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 3:35 p.m., police attended a call for an Assault in the
Danforth Avenue and Jones Avenue area.
It is reported that:
- a suspect was walking along Danforth Avenue
- the suspect encountered another man on Danforth Avenue and assaulted him
- the man fell to the ground and sustained serious injuries
- the suspect fled the scene
The victim passed away on January 31, 2023. The Homicide Unit has now taken over the investigation.
The victim has been identified as Douglas (Michael) Finlay, 73, of Toronto.
A Warrant in the First has been issued for Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, 43, of Toronto.
He is wanted for:

1. Manslaughter''

 

[10ofRods]

Accused Danforth push killer has lengthy criminal past

Robert Robin Cropearedwolf is in the wind.

torontosun.com

Brad Hunter
Published Feb 04, 2023

–'' In 2001, Cropearedwolf was wanted by Calgary Police on “several serious warrants.” Cops wanted him for three counts of break-and-enter, and one count each of mischief over $5,000 and failure to comply with a court order. The outcome of that case is unknown.

– In 2011, a man sharing the same name as Cropearedwolf and a woman named Jennifer Cynthia Bock were arrested in Idaho in connection with a slew of burglaries in Oakland, California. A traffic stop revealed a stolen chequebook, bogus driver’s licenses and state ID cards, jewelry, electronics, binoculars, bolt cutters and other tools commonly used during burglaries. Several stolen U.S. passports were also discovered. The outcome of that case is unknown.''

''In 2017, Toronto cops charged Cropearedwolf following a series of suspected break-ins in the city’s Entertainment District. According to police, the suspect broke into several stores and stole cash, electronics and jewelry. The haul was allegedly more than $2 million. The outcome of that case is unknown.''

One has to wonder just how common that name could possibly be. Looks like a long term crime spree.

I do think I'd remember his face if I see him around.

 

[Eli9]

One has to wonder just how common that name could possibly be. Looks like a long term crime spree.

I do think I'd remember his face if I see him around.

I think he somewhat of a shape shifter of sorts and his appearance, hair length and even how he dresses is not consistent.
See the following article from 10/2017 below. There are two pic's there. In one he has a long ponytail, maybe braided. Wearing a wrinkled t-shirt and baseball cap worn backwards. In the other he looks sort of preppy wearing a polo shirt and shorts. If someone wants to bring the images over I think that could be interesting. His face is very distinctive though.

Toronto, Canada and Global Breaking News – CP24

Most recent News News business news stories and video from CP24

www.cp24.com

 

[dotr]

I think he somewhat of a shape shifter of sorts and his appearance, hair length and even how he dresses is not consistent.
See the following article from 10/2017 below. There are two pic's there. In one he has a long ponytail, maybe braided. Wearing a wrinkled t-shirt and baseball cap worn backwards. In the other he looks sort of preppy wearing a polo shirt and shorts. If someone wants to bring the images over I think that could be interesting. His face is very distinctive though.

Toronto, Canada and Global Breaking News – CP24

Most recent News News business news stories and video from CP24

www.cp24.com

Had noticed the same thing, shape-shifter face, imo.

Toronto, Canada and Global Breaking News – CP24

Most recent News News business news stories and video from CP24

www.cp24.com

Accused Danforth push killer has lengthy criminal past

Robert Robin Cropearedwolf is in the wind.

torontosun.com

 

[Eli9]

Thanks for bringing the photo's over @dotr

 

[dotr]

Man charged with manslaughter in death of longtime CBC Radio producer Michael Finlay

A 43-year-old man turned himself in on Tuesday, say Toronto police. Finlay died from medical complications after a random assault on a Danforth Avenue sidewalk last month.

www.thestar.com

''Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, 43, from Toronto surrendered to police on Tuesday and is being charged for manslaughter.

He appeared in court on Tuesday.''

 

[Eli9]

Man charged with manslaughter in death of longtime CBC Radio producer Michael Finlay

A 43-year-old man turned himself in on Tuesday, say Toronto police. Finlay died from medical complications after a random assault on a Danforth Avenue sidewalk last month.

www.thestar.com

''Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, 43, from Toronto surrendered to police on Tuesday and is being charged for manslaughter.

He appeared in court on Tuesday.''

Wow. I was not expecting this at all!

 

[Eli9]

Opinion | Man wanted in former CBC journalist Michael Findlay’s death surrendered ‘out of the blue’

Toronto police were shocked after Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, wanted on a nationwide arrest warrant, strode into 52 Division on Tuesday of his own volition.

www.thestar.com

“We were quite confident that he’d left our jurisdiction,” Det. Sgt. Terry Browne told the Star. “So we were tracking him to various locations across the country. We thought we had an idea where he might be located and we were taking some steps to narrow it down when he just sort of showed up out of the blue.

“Yeah, it kind of caught us off-guard, in a good way, that he actually made his way to 52 Division and surrendered himself
...
I recognized the man immediately. I’d seen him frequently in my downtown neighbourhood. He was a menacing presence, unlike most of the benign homeless in the area, aggressively in your face, shouting obscenities. I’d cross the street to avoid him.
...
Browne says Cropearedwolf did indeed speak to counsel before arriving at the station but was alone when he surfaced at the station. Cropearedwolf appeared via video conference at College Park midday Tuesday.
...
Court records show that Cropearedwolf was out on bail at the time that Finlay was attacked. He’d most recently been charged with assault with a weapon, mischief and breaking and entering last year.

 

[dotr]

May 9 2024

Toronto man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of CBC journalist

A Toronto man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a former CBC producer who was shoved to the ground while walking in Toronto’s east end last year.

www.cp24.com

''A Toronto man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a former CBC producer who was shoved to the ground while walking in Toronto’s east end last year.

Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, 45, entered the plea in a Toronto courtroom on Thursday in connection with the death of Douglas Michael Finlay, 73, on Jan. 24, 2023.''

 

[dotr]

Sep 17 '24

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/michael-finlay-death-manslaughter-sentencing-1.7325586

'The Toronto man responsible for the 2023 death of longtime CBC Radio producer Michael Finlay has been sentenced to three years in custody.

With credit for time served, Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, 45, has about 20 months left to serve, then three years probation upon release. '