Man charged with 1st-degree murder after missing woman found dead off Highway 401

14-Jul-2025

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A 60-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after a woman who was reported missing was found dead near Highway 401 in Pickering days later, Toronto police say. 

The woman, 67, was reported missing to police on July 9 in Toronto near Brimley Road and Omni Drive. He was initially charged with aggravated assault the same day she was reported missing, police said on Friday. 

Police said at the time the accused had provided some information and that charges could be upgraded as the investigation continues.