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OPP investigating homicide


Published Jan. 28 2018


A double homicide investigation is underway in Highlands East.


Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to a report of human remains in the Glamor Lake Road area on Jan. 21.


Police have identified the two deceased as Deidra Ann Smith 35 years old and Ghislain (Justin) Robichaud 34 years old both of St. Catharines Ontario.


The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released when it becomes available.


The OPP has established a tip line for this investigation. Anyone having information on this incident is asked to contact the tip line at 1-844-677-5010 or the Haliburton Highlands OPP at (705) 286-1431. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.khcs.ca.