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OPP still looking for public's help in solving historic case of body found near Rockwood

The remains were found on Aug. 28, 2005, beside Highway 7
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Artists depiction of the person whose remains were found outside Rockwood in 2005.

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP – Under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Missing Persons Unidentified Bodies Unit (MPUB), Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services are continuing to seek the public's assistance to identify human remains found 15 years ago in Guelph-Eramosa Township near Rockwood. OPP investigators believe the circumstances surrounding this death are suspicious.

On Aug. 28, 2005, the remains of a white female, approximately 25 - 45 years old, were found in a wooded location at a picnic/rest area on Highway 7, between Rockwood and Guelph. It is believed the female had been dragged a short distance into the wooded area beside the picnic area approximately one month before being discovered. A "Woods"- brand sleeping bag had been placed over the deceased, covering her. The deceased was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighed about 130 pounds and had light brown hair. The autopsy revealed that she had no recent injuries, but had experienced a broken left cheek, nose and left eye socket some time in her past. These injuries had since healed. As a result of these injuries, the deceased lost two upper teeth on the left front and wore a two-tooth, partial plate. These injuries would have left her with a visible facial deformity. No personal jewellery or identification was found with the deceased. The clothing she was wearing at the time was purchased in the Montreal area.

"We strongly believe there are people who know what happened to the victim in this case, but have yet to come forward with that information. If a member of the public has any information, no matter how small, that could be the difference in bringing this case to a resolution. The OPP never closes an unsolved homicide. An investigator is always assigned and the file is considered active until it is resolved. Our investigators will follow all leads and tips and make use of all information put forward on any case."  - Detective Inspector Randy Gaynor, West Region OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.  

Photos of the scene surroundings and other information that may help identify this individual are available for the public to view at www.canadasmissing.ca - Case reference: 2005000299  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police, your local Police service, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)/http://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org.

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