Barrie police have announced that a 52-year-old man, Robert Ladouceur, is facing multiple charges, including murder, related to the deaths and dismemberment of two individuals. The tragic events came to light earlier this year when investigators began looking into a report of a missing person, which subsequently introduced a chilling set of circumstances.
The investigation saw police search various locations, which included a substantial wooded area in Barrie, a rural property in Huntsville, and a residence in North Simcoe County. During these searches, law enforcement recovered evidence that included suspected human remains, prompting a deeper forensic investigation.
The remains were sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto to undergo further examinations and analyses to confirm their identities and determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. As the investigation progressed, detectives honed in on a primary suspect, identified as Robert Ladouceur, who was arrested on August 2nd in Midland, Ontario. Upon his arrest, he initially faced charges related to firearms, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and flight from a peace officer.
After continued investigation and gathering of evidence, police identified Ladouceur as the individual responsible for the disturbing deaths and dismemberment of the victims; 45-year-old William ‘Blake’ Robinson and 41-year-old David Cheesequay. Following this identification, Ladouceur's charges were escalated to include first-degree and second-degree murder, as well as two counts of indignity to a dead body, in addition to firearms and drug-related offences.
Currently, police have confirmed that Ladouceur has remained in custody since his initial arrest on August 2nd. The recent developments in the case occurred on Thursday when he was charged with the additional offences while at a correctional centre. As a result of these new charges, he is scheduled to appear in court in Barrie on Friday for a bail hearing, although he has not yet been granted bail.
The ongoing investigation has spurred a multitude of inquiries, however, police have indicated that due to the sensitive nature of the case, they will refrain from disclosing further details until a scheduled news conference on August 26. The community remains on edge as investigators continue to delve deeper into this harrowing case of alleged murder and dismemberment, highlighting the serious implications of such violent acts within society.
