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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Northern Ontario cold case
2. Lincoln homicide suspect

The Niagara Regional Police Service has made a breakthrough in a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 1999. The victim, Nadine Gurczenski, was found murdered in a roadside ditch in the Town of Lincoln. Through advancements in DNA technology and Investigative Genetic Genealogy, a suspect, Joseph Archie “Raymond” Brousseau, has been identified. However, since Brousseau passed away in 2017, no formal charges can be laid. The police commend the original investigators and partners for their assistance in bringing closure to the case. Gurczenski’s family expresses gratitude for the resolution, highlighting the impact of her loss on their lives. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

In a chilling discovery that shook the small town of Lincoln in 1999, the body of 26-year-old Nadine Gurczenski was found in a roadside ditch on Victoria Avenue near Eighth Avenue. The investigation revealed that Nadine had been a victim of homicide, but despite extensive efforts, no suspects were identified at the time. This case remained unsolved for over two decades, leaving Nadine’s family and the community grappling for answers.

Advancements in DNA technology and the implementation of Investigative Genetic Genealogy by the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit have finally shed light on this cold case. Through a combination of modern investigative techniques and traditional police work, a suspect has been identified as the person believed to be responsible for Nadine’s murder.

Joseph Archie “Raymond” Brousseau, a former resident of New Liskeard, Ont., was pinpointed as the prime suspect in this heinous crime. Sadly, Brousseau passed away in 2017, preventing formal charges from being laid against him. However, based on the evidence collected, it is believed that if he were alive today, Brousseau would have been arrested and charged in connection with Nadine’s murder.

During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Brousseau worked as a truck driver and traveled extensively throughout Canada and the United States. He also had ties to Quebec, adding a layer of complexity to the case. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the Toronto Police Homicide – Cold Case Unit, the Centre of Forensic Sciences, the Office of the Chief Coroner, and the Ministry of the Attorney General, were instrumental in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.

The Gurczenski family, who have endured years of uncertainty and pain, expressed their gratitude for the dedicated work of the police and the advancements in technology that helped solve the case. Nadine’s husband Paul, daughter Heather, son Nash, and the rest of her family fondly remember Nadine as a beloved mother, wife, and grandmother whose life was tragically cut short. They are thankful for the closure that the resolution of this case has brought them and are committed to ensuring that Nadine’s memory lives on forever.

Deputy Chief Todd Waselovich commended the detectives for their relentless pursuit of justice and acknowledged the toll that such investigations take on the members of the force. He thanked the Gurczenski family for their patience and cooperation throughout the investigation and urged anyone with further information to come forward.

As the community reflects on this somber chapter in its history, the Niagara Regional Police Service continues to seek justice for Nadine Gurczenski. The resolution of this cold case serves as a reminder of the unwavering commitment of law enforcement in pursuing truth and closure for victims and their families.