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Cold Case - Peterborough Police Service - Otonabee River Man (1988)
Advanced DNA testing technology helps Peterborough Police Service identify human remains found in Otonabee River in 1988
Peterborough, ON - Wednesday, December 11, 2024
On July 10th, 1988, recreational divers located a human skull in the Otonabee River, near Lock and McKellar Street, approximately 130 feet from the shore. When the skull was found a postmortem examination was conducted, which revealed it belonged to a male and that he was the victim of homicide. Extensive air and underwater searches were conducted; however, the remainder of the body has never been recovered.
As a result of advanced DNA testing technology, the human remains have been identified as Gerald Durocher. Durocher was born in November 1949 and at the time of his death would have been 38 years old.
In October 2021, the Peterborough Police Service submitted evidence to Othram in The Woodlands, Texas and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, in hopes that advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy could help generate new leads and assist with identifying the ‘Otonabee River Man’.
Othram scientists used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to build a comprehensive DNA profile, which was then used by Othram’s genealogy team, in conjunction with forensic genetic genealogy to identify potential relatives. The Peterborough Police Service then used this information to locate and interview these individuals. It was through this process, as well as subsequent confirmatory DNA testing by the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service that led to the positive identification of the victim.
This case has never been forgotten and over the last three decades various methods were used in an attempt to identify the remains.
The Peterborough Police Service is currently pursuing all avenues to continue to further this investigation. It is believed that Durocher had connections throughout the Province of Ontario, including Ottawa, as well as the Quesnel area in central British Columbia.
Investigators are encouraging anyone with information pertaining to Durocher, or his death to come forward, noting that sometimes even the small details can play a large part in solving a case.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Lacey White at 705-876-1122 ext. 266, the Peterborough Police Service Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca
Peterborough-Northumberland Crime Stoppers has generously offered a $5000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.
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  • @AmandaAnderson-f3f
    @AmandaAnderson-f3f 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Amanda Jean anderson Crystal ND spread

  • @resQfurppl
    @resQfurppl 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    genetic genealogy has been amazing at identifying victims & suspects in very old cold cases. truly incredible science that i know so many people are thankful to have answers to decades old questions. i’ve even seen a couple over 100 years old!! the existing family was aware of the story but obviously didn’t know their family member that disappeared, or died & case never solved, so they were still very happy to have answers 😊❤️

  • @johnanon6938
    @johnanon6938 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hopefully this is the start of all Canadian police forces getting to ID unknown victims using DNA. Those photos of Gerald really bring his face back into the public to see he was a person like anyone else and one day help to (ideally) bring his murderer to justice. Although 1988 simultaneously seems like yesterday and like a faded dream of a time long forgotten, it'd be good of Gerald's friends to come forward and talk about him. Afterall its the only way forward.

  • @erikkorhonen
    @erikkorhonen 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you cant even keep up with what is going on now and you thought "hey lets wastes resources on something that isnt that important"

    • @kathyprime5430
      @kathyprime5430 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So this person's life and murder wasn't important? Really. I'm sure, being a cold case, it will still sit in hold whilst current active cases occur. It may well be linked to ongoing criminal activity in the area.

    • @-jess--here--
      @-jess--here-- 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sounds like a comment that someone who's in fear of a knock at the door one day would say 😂

    • @fabyguz15
      @fabyguz15 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Let's see if you think the same when something like this happened to someone you love.

  • @arrinstoner
    @arrinstoner 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Congratulations to Josh McGrath and Peterborough Police Services! Finally answers for the family and for the public. Condolences to the victims family.

  • @TheSilentForgotten
    @TheSilentForgotten 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm glad the Otonabee River Man has finally been identified as Gerald Durocher. A great job to all involved. Thank you Othram and especially Michael Vogen. As a resident of Peterborough I am eternally grateful...🙏 🥲 😊

  • @emporergrimes
    @emporergrimes 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Here's a question. Why do you pigs protect criminals and losers and target families and people with jobs.

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  • @6mojo
    @6mojo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope these scumbags are caught asap

  • @Bannysadkosays2u
    @Bannysadkosays2u หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know the guy who was charged. He didn't seem like the type of person who'd commit murder. Wow!

  • @Nativebeautys
    @Nativebeautys หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow! Peterborough ppl stop desecrating our beautiful city.

  • @ClaytonStanford-t8y
    @ClaytonStanford-t8y หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh fuck off you dumb cunts Your as useless as tits on a bull. Stop wasting our tax dollars and do the fuckin job we pay you cocksuckers to do. More of our tax dollars wasted on stupid media shit again

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  • @jenalynnweatherall9104
    @jenalynnweatherall9104 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There from out of town however they work out of Peterborough they are a supplier and that house is their trap house

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  • @environmentalsoup
    @environmentalsoup 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why was the press conference at a residential house?

  • @JustinCastreau
    @JustinCastreau 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The drug trade that the police ignore. Many dealer houses are reported and nothing is done.

    • @ClaytonStanford-t8y
      @ClaytonStanford-t8y 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are about as helpful as tit's on a bull

  • @Nativebeautys
    @Nativebeautys 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I worry about the beautiful city that it once was.

  • @RickDickson-b2j
    @RickDickson-b2j 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you scumbags still arresting people for defending themselves?

  • @shoplivegoodPeterMcIntyr-su2qt
    @shoplivegoodPeterMcIntyr-su2qt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you Call the Peterborough Police For a Stolen Bicycle . 45 Minutes Later NO RESPONCE from the #PeterboroughPolice .!

  • @alex4702
    @alex4702 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    11 fuckin cops at a time? That's so dumb

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    @johncena6701 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Easy

  • @bksras17
    @bksras17 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nope, take cops forever to show up when you report domestic disturbances whether you can hear it inside or outside your home. Yet someone is injured, and all the cops in town show up! Where's the help when we're asking for it? And to call and make a report, you get questioned on the validity of your call. My family is tired of this.

  • @vickyrodden5273
    @vickyrodden5273 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No safety anywhere anymore.

  • @weslawrence5055
    @weslawrence5055 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What was the dispute over ? Drugs? Break in ? Was the killer a legal gun owner ? Handgun ? Rifle, shotgun ect ? Condolences the victims’ family regardless. Hopefully we get more information.

  • @milotherussianblue3691
    @milotherussianblue3691 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very impressed with the professionalism of the Peterborough police service during this incident. Very well trained group.

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    @Brewskie86 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if you lost your private keys in an unfortunate boating accident? HODL

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  • @brew1234567891
    @brew1234567891 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    But if you try to protect yourself or your property you’ll go to jail. This police “force” is a JOKE

  • @brew1234567891
    @brew1234567891 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This whole force is a joke. Criminals go free. The victim gets arrested. There’s no way to spin that. F Canada.

  • @brew1234567891
    @brew1234567891 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is that police force that’s a huge joke. If you defend yourself you go to jail.

  • @brew1234567891
    @brew1234567891 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is that police force that’s a huge joke. If you defend yourself you go to jail.

  • @brew1234567891
    @brew1234567891 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    STFU. Your whole force is a fucking joke