Ontario Cold Cases

10/01/2025

Thornhill’s Dark Secret: Who Killed Tracy Kundinger?
From Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, a chilling journey into the unsolved murder of 18-year-old Tracy Kundinger in 1970s Thornhill, Ontario. Strangled in a park just steps from home, her death points to a jealous ex, serial rapists, or a shadowy bus passenger. Secrets, alibis, and a family’s enduring grief haunt this case. Dive into this gripping true crime tale of innocence lost and justice denied.
Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.
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10/01/2025

Thornhill’s Dark Secret: Who Killed Tracy Kundinger?

From Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, a chilling journey into the unsolved murder of 18-year-old Tracy Kundinger in 1970s Thornhill, Ontario. Strangled in a park just steps from home, her death points to a jealous ex, serial rapists, or a shadowy bus passenger. Secrets, alibis, and a family’s enduring grief haunt this case. Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice. Dive into this gripping true crime tale of innocence lost and justice denied.

Because every case deserves answers—and every victim deserves justice.

Subscribe now to Ontario Cold Cases: Canada’s True Crime Podcast. Episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Ontario Cold Cases - Wordpress
https://nicollinvestigations.wordpress.com/2019/01/15/tracy-kundinger-cold-case/

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09/30/2025

09/30/2025

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO - A 41-year-old man from Oakville has been arrested and faces multiple charges after a six-month-long human trafficking investigation, say police.

Halton Police began their investigation in March following allegations that an adult woman was being s*xually trafficked and exploited for financial gain.

Last Monday, the investigation culminated in a search warrant at a home in Oakville. One man was arrested during the search, and police say they seized a prohibited gun, magazine, ammunition, and approximately $7,500 in cash.

As a result of the investigation, Thomas Jeffers has been charged with the following:
❌ Procuring
❌ Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services
❌ Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
❌ Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
❌ Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
❌ Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose- Firearm
❌ Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – Prohibited Device
❌ Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
❌ Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

Investigators believe there may be more victims.

09/30/2025

Going home..... ✝️

The Woman in the Well, the unsolved mystery for almost two decades, now has a name ❤️

The mystery of the woman in the well began in June 2006 when crews excavating at 108th Street and Central Avenue discovered the remains of a woman in a barrel in an old well. An autopsy determined the death was suspicious in nature and odds of finding remains preserved that well was extremely unlikely. Dr. Ernie Walker the Forensic Anthropologist who worked on the case said, “I used to say that she wanted to be found”.

Now almost 20 years after the discovery and more than a hundred years since her death, the unknown victim of what is believed to be foul play, has been identified as Alice Spence (nee Burke).

DNA was collected and genealogical testing was first attempted in 2006 but didn’t yield significant leads. In 2022 Genetic Genealogy was explored and in 2024 police were advised of five genetic relatives

Alice Spence was born Alice Burke in Michigan in 1881. She, her husband and daughter moved to Sutherland, Saskatchewan in 1913. Their home burned in 1918, and investigators believe Alice died sometime between 1916 when she was last listed on a census and 1918 – the time of the fire.

Cindy Camp, Alice’s great granddaughter says learning about Alice’s life and the way she had been hidden away from history for so long is both emotional and surreal for their family.

“My grandmother Idella who as Alice’s daughter never spoke about her family. She was orphaned at the age of 17, and like so many who have experienced such loss she chose not to dwell on the past but for decades had no idea of the incredible story that surrounded her mother, Alice.”

Cindy acknowledges that it has been an emotional journey and says, “We are so grateful to the many individuals who have worked tirelessly over the years to give the Woman in the Well her name back.”

The Saskatoon Police Service relied on a variety of partners, including the Department of Archaeology at the University of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, the Western Development Museum, City of Saskatoon Archives and the City of Saskatoon Infrastructure Services. They say the caught their real break when members of the Toronto Police Services’ Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) team assisted in exploring genetic relatives and developing family trees. Investigators utilized a variety of tools including DNA testing and historical archive information to try to determine Alice’s identity.

Saskatoon Police Chief Cameron McBride said, “As a Constable who assisted immediately after Alice’s remains were discovered, this is an especially satisfying outcome.”

It is believed this is the oldest investigation in Canada to be solved with the assistance of IGG. Alice Spence was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on September 29, 2009.

09/30/2025

PLS SHARE - HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
Investigators believe there are additional victims

LONDON, ON (September 26, 2025) –A London man is in custody, charged with human trafficking-related offences following an investigation by the London Police Service Human Trafficking Unit.

The investigation began in September 2025 when a woman contacted police to report that shortly after becoming involved in an intimate relationship with him, the suspect suggested she engage in s*x work and began advertising her services online for money. Between September and December 2024, the male sent the victim to various cities to provide s*xual services to individuals.

Throughout the relationship, the victim was assaulted by the male a number of times.

As a result of the investigation, Shakire Ramone Mendoza, 26, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

• Trafficking in person;
• Financial/material benefit/trafficking person over 18;
• Material benefit from s*xual services;
• Four counts of assault;
• Sexual assault; and
• Assault by suffocation.

Investigators believe the accused may have victimized other women and, as such, are releasing a photograph of the accused. Shakire is described as male, Black, approximately 150 lbs, 6’0”, with black hair, brown eyes and black scruffy facial hair.

Investigators are appealing to members of the public to contact them if they have any information in relation to this investigation, or if they have had similar dealings with the accused.
The accused remains in custody and is expected to re-appear in London court on September 29, 2025, in relation to the charges.
If you think you or someone you know may be the victim of human trafficking, call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-900-1010.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident or the individual charged is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middles*x Crime Stoppers.

*For the full media release, visit our website: https://www.londonpolice.ca/news/posts/human-trafficking-25-92559/

09/30/2025

Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit is requesting assistance in locating 39-year-old Eileen Harper.

Eileen was last seen on August 7, 2025 in the area of Ellice Ave. and Century St. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Eileen is described as:
EYES: Brown | HAIR: Brown
HEIGHT: 5'3" | WEIGHT: 150lbs

If located, contact the Winnipeg Police Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250. To remain anonymous, you can contact Winnipeg Crime Stoppers by phone at 204-786-8477 (TIPS).

Missing Alert: https://www.aboriginalalert.ca/missingpersons/eileen-5388

Source: Bear Clan Patrol - Missing Persons

Outreach services in Winnipeg:
Bear Clan Patrol - Missing Persons at 204-794-3568
MORGAN WARRIORS at 204-996-9347

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