Latest news with #forensicinvestigation
CTV News
17 hours ago
- CTV News
Human remains discovered west of Saskatoon
Human remains were discovered just west of Saskatoon on Wednesday, and forensic investigators are working to determine if foul play was involved. In a news release Wednesday evening, Saskatoon police said the remains were discovered earlier that day off Highway 7, west of the city. Police say investigators secured the scene and forensic identification specialists are working alongside the Saskatchewan Coroners Service to figure out the circumstances of the death, 'and whether foul play is involved.' The body has not yet been identified, according to police, and the coroner has scheduled a post-mortem examination. Police are putting out a public call for tips. Anyone with information that may help investigators is asked to call the Saskatoon Police Service, or Crime Stoppers.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Corwen: Crash that killed cyclist 'unavoidable', inquest hears
A woman who fatally hit a cyclist while driving said there was nothing she could do to stop it and she thinks about it "every single day", an inquest has Fanning, 56, from Pencoed, Corwen, Denbighshire, was cycling along the A5 towards Llangollen on the evening of 31 January 2022 when he was hit by a attempts to resuscitate Mr Fanning, he died at the scene from severe chest at the inquest in Ruthin, a forensic collision investigator described the crash as "unavoidable", while a coroner said Mr Fanning's dark, non-reflective clothing "diminished his visibility to other road users". Driver Lowri Williams said she momentarily glanced down at her gearstick and when she looked up there was "suddenly" a cyclist wearing dark clothing in front of told John Gittins, the senior coroner for North Wales East and Central, she tried to swerve but the vehicle struck Mr Fanning. She estimated her speed was between 50-55mph in a 60 mph seeing him lying in the road she called 999 while another passing motorist - a district nurse - performed CPR on him. Miss Williams said she had been arrested at the scene following the incident but was released without charge after being was breathalysed by police and found to be under the legal drink drive limit."I wish I could have changed what happened but I couldn't. There was nothing to stop it from happening," she said. Forensic collision investigator Ian Thompson compiled a report on behalf of North Wales Police, and said: "In my opinion this collision was unavoidable."His findings were consistent with Miss Williams swerving away at the last minute based on a reaction time of about 1.6 told the inquest that Miss Williams' phone was examined and it was not being used at the Thompson accepted that although lights from Mr Fanning's bike couldn't be found it was possible they were thrown off during the crash and lost. William Tyler, representing Mr Fanning's family, told the inquest they have "concerns about the way the collision was modelled" by Mr family said cycling was Mr Fanning's preferred mode of transport ever since his childhood. He cycled to France with a friend at 18 years old and was a popular member of the cycling club community, including Bala Cycling Club. Other motorists gave evidence about seeing Mr Fanning riding along the A5 that day and most said he was wearing dark clothes and they couldn't see any rear witness said they spotted him "at the last minute" because of his pedal reflectors and swerved to avoid Gittins concluded Mr Fanning's death was caused by a road traffic collision.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Forensic evidence may help solve historic double murder
For 25 years, the families of Susan Kay and Joanne Teterin have been left without answers over the brutal slaying of their loved ones. NSW Police are pouring more resources into potential forensic clues and new lines of inquiry to find out who killed the pair in a suburban home. Officers forced their way into the property in Carrington, in Newcastle, on May 17, 2000, where they found the bodies of Ms Kay, 32, and Ms Teterin, 37. They had been bludgeoned to death. There were no arrests or charges laid over the murders at the time. However, investigations led police to believe the killings were drug-related after identifying illicit substances were being sold from Ms Teterin's home. Police also thought a phone call made from a public telephone booth to Ms Teterin early on the day of the murders could have held the key to solving the case. Investigators interviewed numerous people who visited Ms Teterin's home and made an appeal to speak with anyone who visited a local shopping centre in the hours before the crime. Despite the appeal, no answers were provided and a 2003 inquest further investigated the deaths which led to the case being referred to the unsolved homicide team for review and assessment. The case remains unsolved. With the 25th anniversary of the deaths days away, the unsolved homicide team has established a strike force to re-examine the case and has appealed for new information. "It was a brutal crime which has remained unsolved for 25 years," Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi said. "Homicide detectives are committed to seeking justice for the families of Susan and Joanne." The strike force will review all original investigative material and pursue new lines of inquiry and potential forensic developments. "We remain focused on finding the person or persons responsible and renew our appeal for anyone who may have held on to information - no matter how seemingly insignificant - to reach out to police," he said. "The families of Susan and Joanne deserve much-needed answers and justice."
