Toronto (Mar 5) – Toronto police today released a profile of a dismembered human body found at Cherry Beach in October hoping that the public will help identify the deceased individual.
On October 9, 2023, at around 10:19 a.m., police responded to call for a suspicious event at Cherry Beach. A human thigh was located near the water’s edge, shortly after which another thigh was located approximately 150 metres away (also in the water).
A human torso was found in the water more than two weeks later.
Police said on October 30, 2023, at around 3:00 p.m., the TPS Marine Unit was on patrol in the outer Toronto harbour area of Lake Ontario when officers came upon a human torso wearing a size small t-shirt and a necklace, partially wrapped in a black plastic garbage bag.
An autopsy revealed that the body appears to have been intentionally dismembered. In November 2023, DNA testing confirmed the body parts belong to the same person. Neither the thighs or torso have any distinctive scars, marks or tattoos.
A profile has been completed by a forensic pathologist. It is believed the individual was male, 21-28 years old, with a light brown, tan complexion, an average to lean build, and black body hair. He is believed to have been 5’6″ tall, plus or minus 3.5 inches.
The individual died within approximately 24-48 hours of the thighs being discovered on October 9, 2023.
The investigation is being led by 51 Division with the support of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit. Police are seeking the public’s help identifying this individual. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100 or by using the dedicated tip email at help51@tps.ca.
People can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.222tips.com.
