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Police identify woman found dead in North Bruce Peninsula Sunday as Toronto woman

As part of the investigation, a Shelburne man is facing a first degree murder charge
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser
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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identified the deceased individual in this investigation as 36-year-old Christina Yadram of Toronto.

On Oct. 10, 2021, at approximately 3 p.m., officers from the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a death near Scugog Lane. Officers located a deceased female in a wooded area. The Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit commenced an investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

On Oct. 11, 2021, the OPP arrested and charged 32-year-old Wazhir Gafoor of Shelburne with first degree murder under Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. The accused was remanded in custody, with an appearance scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Oct. 22, 2021.

Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no concern for public safety.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message here where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

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