Human remains found in Haliburton are those of St. Catharines man and woman

HALIBURTON — Provincial police have identified the remains of two bodies found Jan. 21.

They say that the Haliburton Highlands Crime Unit is now investigating the find as a double homicide.

Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to a report of human remains found in the area of Glamor Lake Road in Highlands East Township.

They have now identified the two deceased as Deidra Ann Smith, 35, and Ghislain (Justin) Robichaud, 34, St. Catharines.

The investigation is under the direction of OPP Detective Inspector Jim Gorry of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

The OPP has established a Tip Line for this investigation. Anyone having information on this incident is asked to contact the tip line at 1-844-677-5010, or the Haliburton Highlands OPP at (705) 286-1431. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.khcs.ca.