UPDATE - Detectives investigating homicide after body located in wooded area

UPDATE

Based on the preliminary results of the post-mortem conducted through the Coroner’s Office, the individual located deceased on November 8, 2023 died as the result of blunt-force injuries.

The deceased individual is 40-year-old, Carol Fournier (image of Carol attached). Our deepest condolences go out to Carol’s family and friends. We ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult and emotional time.

Carol was seen on video surveillance footage, walking alone, on Beatty Street around 12:45 p.m. on November 8, 2023. Carol’s body was located shortly before 2:40 p.m. in a wooded area West of McNeil Boulevard, North of the railway tracks (image of area attached).

Carol was last seen and found wearing a grey, mid-length FXR coat with fur around the hood, blue jeans, black rubber boots with grey trim around the top and black sunglasses. Carol was carrying a grey purse and a green reusable shopping bag (image attached).

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact our Criminal Investigation Division at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.

ORIGINAL

Just before 2:40 p.m. on November 8, 2023, officers were dispatched to the wooded area West of McNeil Boulevard, North of the railway tracks after a community member located what was believed to be a deceased person.

Officers arrived on scene and found the body of a 40-year-old woman who they confirmed to be deceased. Her name will not be released at this time. A post-mortem will be conducted today, November 9, 2023, through the Coroner’s Office to assist in determining the cause of death.

This is being treated as a homicide investigation and Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information related to this matter is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477