Barrie police are investigating after human remains are found in a wooded area on Thursday. Police say the remains are discovered near the intersection of Tiffin and Anne Streets at about 12:30 p.m. Officers are working to identify the person and determine how the remains came to be there. The investigation includes searches intended to collect evidence.
Multiple outlets report that the discovery occurs near the site of a double homicide that happened last summer at or near a former homeless encampment. City News Toronto says investigators are also searching the water for evidence, while the Toronto Sun similarly links the find geographically to the prior incident. Police do not report any specific conclusions about whether the two events are connected, and the focus remains on identification and evidence collection as the investigation continues.
