MURDERS:
In the early hours of August 27, 1966, Doreen Hardy and Jane Bernard were seen getting into a dark-coloured 1959-to-1963 Pontiac or Oldsmobile in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, Canada. The vehicle, seen on Cumberland Street, near the New Main Café, was operated by an unidentified White male, who looked to be between 20 and 24 years of age. He had a stocky build, light brown hair and glasses.
Doreen’s body was found the next day in McGregor Township (now Shuniah Township), near Sandy Beach, Ontario. Jane was located deceased several days later, approximately 260 yards from where Doreen was found. Both women had been strangled to death.
INVESTIGATION:
Very little is known regarding the investigation into Doreen and Jane’s murders. The former, from Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, was 18 years old at the time, while the latter was 43.
Prior to a reward being offered, the last time the file was seriously looked at was in 1976. Along with the announcement, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched a billboard and bus advertising campaign, in the hopes of raising awareness about cold case.
CASE CONTACT INFORMATION:
The OPP is currently offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Jane and Doreen’s murders.
Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at either +1 (888) 310-1122 or (705) 329-6111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers at +1 (800) 222-8477.
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