Identified! Canada - Toronto (Keele/Rodgers) ,Body found by Plaza dumpster, 25 Aug 2021 - Varsha Gajula

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Autopsy results awaited on body found behind Toronto plaza | Toronto Sun

A large stain, which looks to be blood, is seen on the ground beside a dumpster on Keele St. just south of Rogers Rd. on Thursday August 26, 2021, the day after a body was found. Photo by Jack Boland /Toronto Sun
''An autopsy is being performed on a body that was found behind a plaza in Toronto’s west end.
Toronto Police say it will take time for results on the deceased, who hasn’t been identified.''


''The body was discovered by a dumpster.

One report said the body was found in a suitcase but police did not confirm that claim.''

 

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Aug 27 2021
Caledon woman ID'd as body found in Toronto's west end | Toronto Sun

Varsha Gajula, 41, of Caledon, is Toronto's 50th homicide of 2021. Photo by Handout /TPS
''The body found earlier this week near a dumpster in Toronto’s west end has been identified and ruled a homicide.''

''Gajula is the city’s 50th homicide of the year.

Anyone who may have seen Gajula or witnessed anything suspicious is asked to call police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

 

[dotr]

Toronto Police Service :: News Release #50795
August 27, 2021
''Case #: 2021-1617066
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a homicide investigation.

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 10:41 a.m., police responded to a radio call for a Suspicious Incident in the Keele Street and Hillary Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- the body of a deceased woman was found in the area

- officers attended the area and located the deceased woman

The Homicide Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.

The deceased woman has been identified as Varsha Gajula, 41, of Caledon.

This is an active investigation and police remain in the area carrying out inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the occurrence.

Anyone who may have seen Varsha Gajula, have heard, or witnessed anything suspicious, is urged to contact Homicide detectives.''

 

[YaYa_521]

I pray they can find and prosecute her murderer(s) so she can receive the justice she deserves.
Rest in peace, Varsha.

TY for the update, @dotr.

 

[dotr]

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How did this beautiful woman come to such an ugly end, her body put in a suitcase and dumped far away from her Caledon home?
'UPSETTING': Caledon woman ID'd as body found in Toronto's west end | Toronto Sun
“Anyone who may have seen Varsha Gajula, have heard or witnessed anything suspicious, is urged to contact homicide detectives.”

 

[annpats]

I wonder if there is a chance this may be an honour killing...?
It's can be quite prevalent in the Indian communities.

RIP, dear girl. I hope your killers are brought to justice swiftly.

 

[dotr]

Police find woman’s body in suitcase on northwest Keele St
''Police have found the beaten body of a Caledon woman in a suitcase on Keele St. near Hillary Ave in northwest Toronto. The victim is identified as Varsha Gajula, 41. Anyone who may have seen Varsha Gajula, have heard, or witnessed anything suspicious, is urged to contact Homicide detectives.''


Police ask for help in murder investigation
''Police say this is an active investigation and officers remain in the area carrying out inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the murder.''

 

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Toronto Police Service :: News Release #50820
Aug 29 2021 rbbm.
''Case #: 2021-1617066
Two men have been arrested as part of a homicide investigation and a third person is wanted for Second Degree Murder.

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 10:43 a.m., police responded to a radio call for a Suspicious Incident in the Keele Street and Hillary Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- the body of a deceased woman was found in the area

- officers attended the area and located the woman inside a suitcase
The Homicide Squad took carriage of the investigation.
The deceased woman was identified as Varsha Gajula, 41, of Caledon.
As of Sunday, August 29, 2021, a number of search warrants were executed as part of the investigation. As a result, two men were arrested.
Andre Bartley, 35, of Toronto, and Christopher Daley, 57, of Toronto, were both charged with:
1. Accessory After the Fact – Homicide
2. Indignity to Human Remains.
They appeared virtually at Old City Hall on Saturday, August 28, 2021 and Sunday, August 29, 2021, respectively.
As a result of extensive inquiries, Carita Jackson, 37, of Toronto, has been identified as a suspect and is wanted on a warrant for:
1. Second Degree Murder''

 

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Police ID suspect in death of woman found in suitcase, two others charged with accessory after the fact
''Police say that 37-year-old Toronto resident Carita Jackson has been identified as a suspect in the homicide itself and is currently wanted for second-degree murder.

Police are asking anyone with information about Jackson’s whereabouts to contact investigators at (416) 808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (416) 222-TIPS (8477).''

 

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Aug 30 2021
Woman apprehended in case of body found in suitcase | Toronto Sun
''A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a body was found in a suitcase in the city’s west end last week.

Toronto Police say Carita Jackson, of Toronto, was apprehended on Monday.''