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CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
Second-degree murder charge laid after man found dead behind abandoned Hamilton house
A Hamilton Police vehicle is pictured in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn A Hamilton man is facing charges of second-degree murder and indignity to a body after a person was found dead behind an abandoned house last summer. In a news release issued Monday, police said they were called to the property at 1452 Upper James Street, south of the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway, for a report of a deceased person. The property, which police said was abandoned, had a large field behind it and a 'number of people' were living in and around the vicinity. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the body of Adam Parrish, located outside under a piece of plywood. Police ordered an autopsy, the preliminary findings of which 'raised the possibility the death may be suspicious.' Adam Parrish Adam Parrish is seen in this undated image. (Hamilton Police Service) Detectives conducted numerous interviews with witnesses and executed search warrants following the discovery of Parrish's body, police said. After the autopsy was completed, police determined that Parrish did not die of natural causes and 39-year-old Hamilton resident Brent LeFrancois was charged as a result. Police did not reveal Parrish's cause of death. 'Hamilton Police continue to extend its deepest condolences to Adam's family during this incredibly difficult time,' police said. It's unclear if Parrish and LeFrancois knew each other or if either party was living on the property.
CBC
14-07-2025
- CBC
Hamilton man charged with murder after investigation into body found last summer, police say
Social Sharing Hamilton police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man with murder following an investigation into a man's suspicious death in July 2024. Brent LeFrancois of Hamilton faces charges of second-degree murder and indignity to a body, in the death of Adam Parrish, Hamilton Police Service said in a news release Monday morning. A police spokesperson confirmed to CBC Hamilton that the charges relate to an investigation they told the public about a little over a year ago after responding to a report of a body near an abandoned house at 1452 Upper James St., on July 6, 2024. "Hamilton Police continue to extend its deepest condolences to Adam's family during this incredibly difficult time," the service said. Police said Monday that they found Parrish under a piece of plywood outside and said "a number of people were living in and around the vicinity." "An autopsy was conducted, and preliminary findings raised the possibility the death may be suspicious," police said. Detectives conducted "numerous" interviews with witnesses and searches under warrants, police said, noting a full autopsy eventually confirmed Parrish did not die of natural causes. Police have not publicly shared how they believe Parrish died, nor the circumstances surrounding his death.
Toronto Sun
14-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Murder charge laid in death of man found in Hamilton last summer
Police noted a number of people were living in and around the vicinity of the abandoned house Homicide victim Adam Parrish. Photo by Handout / Hamilton Police A murder charge has been laid in last year's death of a man who was found underneath a piece of plywood on a Hamilton property with an abandoned home. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Hamilton Police say they were called to 1452 Upper James St. on July 6, 2024 for 'a report of a deceased person.' In a news release on Monday, police said Adam Parrish 'was located under a piece of plywood' on a property with an abandoned house and a large field behind it. Police noted 'a number of people were living in and around the vicinity.' Preliminary findings after an autopsy 'raised the possibility the death may be suspicious' and the full autopsy report confirmed Parrish did not die from natural causes. Police did not release a cause of death. After numerous interviews with witnesses and search warrants being executed, cops arrested 39-year-old Brent LeFrancois of Hamilton and charged him with second-degree murder and indignity to a body. Police have not confirmed how the two men knew each other or their association with the property where the body was found. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Lindsay Filice at 905-546-2288 or to anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Columnists Letters Golf Uncategorized Editorial Cartoons
CTV News
14-07-2025
- CTV News
Hamilton police lay second-degree murder after man found dead behind abandoned house
A Hamilton Police vehicle is pictured in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn A Hamilton man is facing charges of second-degree murder and indignity to a body after a person was found dead behind an abandoned house last summer. In a news release issued Monday, police said they were called to the property at 1452 Upper James Street, south of the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway, for a report of a deceased person. The property, which police said was abandoned, had a large field behind it and a 'number of people' were living in and around the vicinity. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the body of Adam Parrish, located outside under a piece of plywood. Police ordered an autopsy, the preliminary findings of which 'raised the possibility the death may be suspicious.' Adam Parrish Adam Parrish is seen in this undated image. (Hamilton Police Service) Detectives conducted numerous interviews with witnesses and executed search warrants following the discovery of Parrish's body, police said. After the autopsy was completed, police determined that Parrish did not die of natural causes and 39-year-old Hamilton resident Brent LeFrancois was charged as a result. Police did not reveal Parrish's cause of death. 'Hamilton Police continue to extend its deepest condolences to Adam's family during this incredibly difficult time,' police said. It's unclear if Parrish and LeFrancois knew each other or if either party was living on the property.
