The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identified the deceased individual in this investigation as 36-year-old Christina Yadram of Toronto.

On October 10, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a death near Scugog Lane. Officers located a deceased female in a wooded area. The Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit commenced an investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

On October 11, 2021, the OPP arrested and charged 32-year-old Wazhir Gafoor of Shelburne with First Degree Murder under Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. The accused was remanded in custody, with an appearance scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 22, 2021.

Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no concern for public safety.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

source: media release,OPP

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