Toronto police use genetic genealogy to identify 1982 cold case murder suspect
Videos
-
Toronto police use genetic genealogy to identify 1982 cold case murder suspect
01:01 | January 8, 2024
-
Police ID man who died in 2019 as killer of three women in Ontario
02:17 | December 11, 2025
-
Global National: July 20
22:29 | July 20, 2025
-
Arrest made in 1998 cold case of 24-year-old sex trade worker in Toronto: police
01:30 | February 7, 2025
-
Cold case: Police identify dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river
03:54 | December 11, 2024
-
El Salvador allows extradition of suspect wanted in 20-year-old Ontario murder back to Canada
00:42 | August 16, 2024
-
A cold case killer who sexually assaulted and fatally stabbed two women, four months apart in 1983, is about to be sentenced
02:12 | March 4, 2024
-
Police have identified the suspect in a 40 year old cold case murder, thanks to investigative genetic genealogy
01:57 | January 8, 2024
-
York police identify alleged killer in 51-year-old cold case
02:19 | November 15, 2023
-
A Moosonee man has pleaded guilty to murdering Susan Tice and Erin Gilmour in 1983
02:33 | October 5, 2023
-
Genetic geneology has helped the OPP to identify the remains of a woman found in the Nation River in 1975
02:14 | July 5, 2023
-
A man charged with murdering a single mother 30 years ago has been found guilty
01:58 | February 24, 2023
-
Arrest made in the unsolved murders of 2 Toronto women dating back to 1983
02:17 | November 28, 2022
-
Man charged in connection with 2 Toronto cold case homicides from 1983
02:47 | November 28, 2022
-
Toronto police charge man in connection with 2 cold case homicides from 1983
01:06 | November 28, 2022
-
Family of Christine Jessop express relief after her killer identified
02:20 | October 16, 2020
-
Tactic used to find Christine Jessop’s killer seldom used in Canada
01:56 | October 16, 2020
-
1984 cold murder case of Christine Jessop solved, suspect dead: Toronto police
03:13 | October 15, 2020
-
Appeal from Toronto police in 1988 cold case murder near High Park
00:46 | December 17, 2019
-
Police release update on cold cases from the late ’90s
01:53 | July 25, 2019
-
Police identify man arrested for 1993 murder of Toronto woman
02:13 | October 22, 2018
-
Durham Police excavate Bowmanville property in 55-year-old cold case investigation
02:31 | October 18, 2018
-
New evidence surfaces in 1963 Bowmanville cold case
02:34 | October 18, 2018
-
Who killed Helga Beer? Why the clock is ticking on her murder investigation
04:02 | August 6, 2018
-
Arrest made in 1991 Barrie cold case
01:48 | April 18, 2018
-
Two decade old cold case cracked by OPP and Barrie police
01:47 | April 18, 2018
-
Toronto police offer $50k reward for information in 20-year-old murder case
01:51 | January 2, 2018
-
Toronto police offer $50K reward for information in regard to 20-year-old murder case
02:02 | January 2, 2018
-
OPP will use 3D model to crack 37-year-old cold case
02:11 | July 26, 2017
-
Toronto police ask family of lone suspect in 9-year-old’s 1983 murder to come forward
02:09 | April 5, 2017
-
WATCH: Extended interview with Erin Gilmour’s bother, Sean McCowan
04:12 | October 27, 2016
-
Toronto police use genetic genealogy to identify 1982 cold case murder suspect
01:01 | January 8, 2024
-
Police ID man who died in 2019 as killer of three women in Ontario
02:17 | December 11, 2025
-
Global National: July 20
22:29 | July 20, 2025
-
Arrest made in 1998 cold case of 24-year-old sex trade worker in Toronto: police
01:30 | February 7, 2025
-
Cold case: Police identify dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river
03:54 | December 11, 2024
-
El Salvador allows extradition of suspect wanted in 20-year-old Ontario murder back to Canada
00:42 | August 16, 2024
-
A cold case killer who sexually assaulted and fatally stabbed two women, four months apart in 1983, is about to be sentenced
02:12 | March 4, 2024
-
Police have identified the suspect in a 40 year old cold case murder, thanks to investigative genetic genealogy
01:57 | January 8, 2024
-
York police identify alleged killer in 51-year-old cold case
02:19 | November 15, 2023
-
A Moosonee man has pleaded guilty to murdering Susan Tice and Erin Gilmour in 1983
02:33 | October 5, 2023
-
Genetic geneology has helped the OPP to identify the remains of a woman found in the Nation River in 1975
02:14 | July 5, 2023
-
A man charged with murdering a single mother 30 years ago has been found guilty
01:58 | February 24, 2023
-
Arrest made in the unsolved murders of 2 Toronto women dating back to 1983
02:17 | November 28, 2022
-
Man charged in connection with 2 Toronto cold case homicides from 1983
02:47 | November 28, 2022
-
Toronto police charge man in connection with 2 cold case homicides from 1983
01:06 | November 28, 2022
-
Family of Christine Jessop express relief after her killer identified
02:20 | October 16, 2020
-
Tactic used to find Christine Jessop’s killer seldom used in Canada
01:56 | October 16, 2020
-
1984 cold murder case of Christine Jessop solved, suspect dead: Toronto police
03:13 | October 15, 2020
-
Appeal from Toronto police in 1988 cold case murder near High Park
00:46 | December 17, 2019
-
Police release update on cold cases from the late ’90s
01:53 | July 25, 2019
-
Police identify man arrested for 1993 murder of Toronto woman
02:13 | October 22, 2018
-
Durham Police excavate Bowmanville property in 55-year-old cold case investigation
02:31 | October 18, 2018
-
New evidence surfaces in 1963 Bowmanville cold case
02:34 | October 18, 2018
-
Who killed Helga Beer? Why the clock is ticking on her murder investigation
04:02 | August 6, 2018
-
Arrest made in 1991 Barrie cold case
01:48 | April 18, 2018
-
Two decade old cold case cracked by OPP and Barrie police
01:47 | April 18, 2018
-
Toronto police offer $50k reward for information in 20-year-old murder case
01:51 | January 2, 2018
-
Toronto police offer $50K reward for information in regard to 20-year-old murder case
02:02 | January 2, 2018
-
OPP will use 3D model to crack 37-year-old cold case
02:11 | July 26, 2017
-
Toronto police ask family of lone suspect in 9-year-old’s 1983 murder to come forward
02:09 | April 5, 2017
-
WATCH: Extended interview with Erin Gilmour’s bother, Sean McCowan
04:12 | October 27, 2016
Toronto police use genetic genealogy to identify 1982 cold case murder suspect
Description
January 8, 2024
Det. Sgt. Steve Smith from Toronto Police’s homicide and missing persons cold case unit tells Global News how investigators were able to identify a suspect from a 1982 unsolved murder using genetic genealogy.
-
Toronto police use genetic genealogy to identify 1982 cold case murder suspect01:01 | January 8, 2024 -
Police ID man who died in 2019 as killer of three women in Ontario02:17 | December 11, 2025 -
Global National: July 2022:29 | July 20, 2025 -
Arrest made in 1998 cold case of 24-year-old sex trade worker in Toronto: police01:30 | February 7, 2025 -
Cold case: Police identify dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river03:54 | December 11, 2024 -
El Salvador allows extradition of suspect wanted in 20-year-old Ontario murder back to Canada00:42 | August 16, 2024 -
A cold case killer who sexually assaulted and fatally stabbed two women, four months apart in 1983, is about to be sentenced02:12 | March 4, 2024 -
Police have identified the suspect in a 40 year old cold case murder, thanks to investigative genetic genealogy01:57 | January 8, 2024 -
York police identify alleged killer in 51-year-old cold case02:19 | November 15, 2023 -
A Moosonee man has pleaded guilty to murdering Susan Tice and Erin Gilmour in 198302:33 | October 5, 2023 -
Genetic geneology has helped the OPP to identify the remains of a woman found in the Nation River in 197502:14 | July 5, 2023 -
A man charged with murdering a single mother 30 years ago has been found guilty01:58 | February 24, 2023 -
Arrest made in the unsolved murders of 2 Toronto women dating back to 198302:17 | November 28, 2022 -
Man charged in connection with 2 Toronto cold case homicides from 198302:47 | November 28, 2022 -
Toronto police charge man in connection with 2 cold case homicides from 198301:06 | November 28, 2022 -
Family of Christine Jessop express relief after her killer identified02:20 | October 16, 2020 -
Tactic used to find Christine Jessop’s killer seldom used in Canada01:56 | October 16, 2020 -
1984 cold murder case of Christine Jessop solved, suspect dead: Toronto police03:13 | October 15, 2020 -
Appeal from Toronto police in 1988 cold case murder near High Park00:46 | December 17, 2019 -
Police release update on cold cases from the late ’90s01:53 | July 25, 2019 -
Police identify man arrested for 1993 murder of Toronto woman02:13 | October 22, 2018 -
Durham Police excavate Bowmanville property in 55-year-old cold case investigation02:31 | October 18, 2018 -
New evidence surfaces in 1963 Bowmanville cold case02:34 | October 18, 2018 -
Who killed Helga Beer? Why the clock is ticking on her murder investigation04:02 | August 6, 2018 -
Arrest made in 1991 Barrie cold case01:48 | April 18, 2018 -
Two decade old cold case cracked by OPP and Barrie police01:47 | April 18, 2018 -
Toronto police offer $50k reward for information in 20-year-old murder case01:51 | January 2, 2018 -
Toronto police offer $50K reward for information in regard to 20-year-old murder case02:02 | January 2, 2018 -
OPP will use 3D model to crack 37-year-old cold case02:11 | July 26, 2017 -
Toronto police ask family of lone suspect in 9-year-old’s 1983 murder to come forward02:09 | April 5, 2017 -
WATCH: Extended interview with Erin Gilmour’s bother, Sean McCowan04:12 | October 27, 2016
-
Toronto police use genetic genealogy to identify 1982 cold case murder suspect01:01 | January 8, 2024
-
Police ID man who died in 2019 as killer of three women in Ontario02:17 | December 11, 2025
-
Global National: July 2022:29 | July 20, 2025
-
Arrest made in 1998 cold case of 24-year-old sex trade worker in Toronto: police01:30 | February 7, 2025
-
Cold case: Police identify dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river03:54 | December 11, 2024
-
El Salvador allows extradition of suspect wanted in 20-year-old Ontario murder back to Canada00:42 | August 16, 2024
-
A cold case killer who sexually assaulted and fatally stabbed two women, four months apart in 1983, is about to be sentenced02:12 | March 4, 2024
-
Police have identified the suspect in a 40 year old cold case murder, thanks to investigative genetic genealogy01:57 | January 8, 2024
-
York police identify alleged killer in 51-year-old cold case02:19 | November 15, 2023
-
A Moosonee man has pleaded guilty to murdering Susan Tice and Erin Gilmour in 198302:33 | October 5, 2023
-
Genetic geneology has helped the OPP to identify the remains of a woman found in the Nation River in 197502:14 | July 5, 2023
-
A man charged with murdering a single mother 30 years ago has been found guilty01:58 | February 24, 2023
-
Arrest made in the unsolved murders of 2 Toronto women dating back to 198302:17 | November 28, 2022
-
Man charged in connection with 2 Toronto cold case homicides from 198302:47 | November 28, 2022
-
Toronto police charge man in connection with 2 cold case homicides from 198301:06 | November 28, 2022
-
Family of Christine Jessop express relief after her killer identified02:20 | October 16, 2020
-
Tactic used to find Christine Jessop’s killer seldom used in Canada01:56 | October 16, 2020
-
1984 cold murder case of Christine Jessop solved, suspect dead: Toronto police03:13 | October 15, 2020
-
Appeal from Toronto police in 1988 cold case murder near High Park00:46 | December 17, 2019
-
Police release update on cold cases from the late ’90s01:53 | July 25, 2019
-
Police identify man arrested for 1993 murder of Toronto woman02:13 | October 22, 2018
-
Durham Police excavate Bowmanville property in 55-year-old cold case investigation02:31 | October 18, 2018
-
New evidence surfaces in 1963 Bowmanville cold case02:34 | October 18, 2018
-
Who killed Helga Beer? Why the clock is ticking on her murder investigation04:02 | August 6, 2018
-
Arrest made in 1991 Barrie cold case01:48 | April 18, 2018
-
Two decade old cold case cracked by OPP and Barrie police01:47 | April 18, 2018
-
Toronto police offer $50k reward for information in 20-year-old murder case01:51 | January 2, 2018
-
Toronto police offer $50K reward for information in regard to 20-year-old murder case02:02 | January 2, 2018
-
OPP will use 3D model to crack 37-year-old cold case02:11 | July 26, 2017
-
Toronto police ask family of lone suspect in 9-year-old’s 1983 murder to come forward02:09 | April 5, 2017
-
WATCH: Extended interview with Erin Gilmour’s bother, Sean McCowan04:12 | October 27, 2016
Toronto police use genetic genealogy to identify 1982 cold case murder suspect
Description
January 8, 2024
Det. Sgt. Steve Smith from Toronto Police’s homicide and missing persons cold case unit tells Global News how investigators were able to identify a suspect from a 1982 unsolved murder using genetic genealogy.
National News
-
Future of Work: Accelerated internships give students real-world experience2:076 hours ago -
Protecting Canada’s north1:567 hours ago -
Canadian Space Launch Act to pave the way for homegrown launches1:576 hours ago -
Carney ‘out of touch,’ Canadians ‘out of money’: Poilievre on cost-of-living crisis5:047 hours ago -
South Korean police search for K-pop mogul behind BTS0:308 hours ago -
Doctors concerned about disconnect in health information systems, survey reveals2:038 hours ago -
Canadian Rangers, Armed Forces stage largest military exercise to date amid Arctic threats4:349 hours ago -
The Devil Wears Prada 2: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt walk stylish red carpet3:599 hours ago -
Crip Trip S2: Daniel Ennett & Frederick Kroetsch don’t hold back4:159 hours ago -
Nicholas Braun has a baaaaad feeling about ‘The Sheep Detectives’5:1310 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Business Matters: WestJet cuts flight capacity due to rising jet fuel costs2:1611 hours ago -
Carney is ‘very pleased’ with new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations0:2810 hours ago -
AI Data Centre approval interrupted by frustrated delegate0:5910 hours ago -
U.K. PM Starmer rejects renewed calls to step down over Mandelson appointment1:5410 hours ago -
Widespread backlash prompts Ford, Ontario government to sell $29M jet2:0310 hours ago -
Iran, U.S. send mixed messages on peace talks as ceasefire expiration nears1:5610 hours ago -
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids1:3910 hours ago -
Aftershock, tsunami warnings in effect after northern Japan struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake1:521 day ago -
US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship as Trump says talks back on2:041 day ago -
Displaced Lebanese return to ruined homes, rubble amid fragile truce2:452 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: April 2022:221 day ago -
Global National: April 1922:332 days ago -
Global National: April 1821:463 days ago -
Global National: April 1622:055 days ago -
Global National: April 1521:406 days ago -
Global National: April 1421:531 week ago -
Global National: April 1321:481 week ago -
Global National: April 1221:561 week ago -
Global National: April 1121:521 week ago -
Global National April 1022:062 weeks ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: April 20, 202622:331 day ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:061 day ago -
Toronto kicks-off spring cleanup campaign1:391 day ago -
Toronto man found guilty of murdering husband in 20212:051 month ago -
U.S. consulate in Toronto hit by gunfire, police declare national security incident1:511 month ago -
Metrolinx sheds 400-plus consultants, some move to become VPs3:531 month ago -
Metrolinx CEO on lessons learned and moving the region forward7:051 month ago -
John Tory announces he won’t be running in Toronto’s mayoral race1:582 months ago -
City of Toronto marks 100 days until Fifa World Cup 2026 with celebratory event2:242 months ago -
470,000 Failing Toronto water meters need to be replaced beginning this spring1:522 months ago
Canada
-
Multiple tow truck fires occur overnight in Brampton1:1411 hours ago -
‘It’s a sad day’: Carney remarks on shooting in Mexico that killed Canadian tourist0:2510 hours ago -
Canada’s inflation rate hits 2.4% in March1:5810 hours ago -
Ford says he’s heard criticism ‘loud and clear,’ directed staff to sell $28.9M private jet2:431 day ago -
SIU investigating motorcycle crash in Vaughan2:141 day ago -
Boy dead, multiple injured after vehicle collision in Mulmur, Ont.0:481 day ago -
Canadian military reaches 30-year high in new recruits: McGuinty1:392 days ago -
Here’s how the Jet fuel crisis could upend your summer travel plans1:572 days ago -
1 year after the Lapu Lapu festival attack as man accused found fit for trial1:472 days ago -
Carney says Canada must adapt as world grows ‘more dangerous and divided’0:432 days ago
U.S. News
-
U.S. labor secretary 3rd cabinet member to step down from Trump administration since March0:3511 hours ago -
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO this fall, successor named0:4010 hours ago -
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found in trunk, could face death penalty5:391 day ago -
Hero principal who tackled, restrained gunman within seconds of entering school crowned homecoming king1:501 day ago -
Trio sentenced for insurance fraud scam involving bear costume0:451 day ago -
8 children dead in Louisiana shooting, police say it was domestic dispute2:312 days ago -
POTUS vs the pontiff: Pope Leo addresses Trump spat10:412 days ago -
‘Your hearts lifted our hearts’: Artemis II crew still over the moon after historic lunar mission1:505 days ago -
Health Matters: Roblox to pay US$12M to Nevada in child safety settlement2:195 days ago -
Vance reacts to Pope’s critique of U.S.-Iran war, advises he ‘be careful’ when talking theology2:586 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms4:259 hours ago -
‘It’s a sad day’: Carney remarks on shooting in Mexico that killed Canadian tourist0:2510 hours ago -
Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival5:5915 hours ago -
Humanoid robot sprints past human half-marathon record1:511 day ago -
U.K. PM Starmer rejects renewed calls to step down over Mandelson appointment1:5410 hours ago -
Iran, U.S. send mixed messages on peace talks as ceasefire expiration nears1:5610 hours ago -
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids1:3910 hours ago -
How King Charles plans to honour Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday6:031 day ago -
Aftershock, tsunami warnings in effect after northern Japan struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake1:521 day ago -
Discovering delicious new wines during Greek Wine Week5:091 day ago
Politics
-
Canada’s chief trade negotiator says they’re pro-actively engaged with U.S., Mexico ahead of USMCA review2:455 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Halifax: April 2112:055 hours ago -
Global News at 6 New Brunswick: April 219:155 hours ago -
N.S. Supreme Court rules against 2025 provincial woods ban2:156 hours ago -
Nova Scotia Supreme Court hears Dartmouth Cove judicial review2:076 hours ago -
Carney ‘out of touch,’ Canadians ‘out of money’: Poilievre on cost-of-living crisis5:047 hours ago -
B.C. postpones plans to change DRIPA5:198 hours ago -
Canadian Rangers, Armed Forces stage largest military exercise to date amid Arctic threats4:349 hours ago -
U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms4:259 hours ago -
Carney is ‘very pleased’ with new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations0:2810 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: Former MB chief psychiatrist challenges law allowing 72-hour detention of people high on drugs2:329 hours ago -
Fertility Awareness Week with the author of ‘Chasing Baby’3:4910 hours ago -
Changing the conversation around diabetes6:012 days ago -
Mentorship in Medicine program stitches together future doctors2:153 days ago -
Health Matters: Ontario looks to change medical residency priority rules2:234 days ago -
Post-pandemic hospitalizations for respiratory diseases surge, CIHI report says2:034 days ago -
QEII emergency department pharmacist shares details on new research grant5:275 days ago -
Vaccine-preventable respiratory illness hospitalizations rising across Canada, report warns1:535 days ago -
Health Matters: Maternal substance use5:065 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Report: Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked framework2:151 month ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:381 month ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:302 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:452 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:133 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:024 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:514 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:305 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:535 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:386 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:594 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3712 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4919 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0523 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2531 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0042 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5744 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1545 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1248 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3842 months ago