Sixth suspect charged related to murder of missing Windsor man
![Dalton Bartnik Dalton Bartnik. (Source: Windsor police)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/6/4/dalton-bartnik-1-6913380-1717534707489.jpeg)
Windsor police have charged a sixth suspect related to the murder investigation of a missing Windsor man.Laura Cook. (Source: Windsor police)
Laura Cook, 21, was arrested in the area of Parent Avenue and Ottawa Street on Thursday morning. She faces a charge of first-degree murder.
Windsor Police arrest Laura Cook in Windsor, Ont. on July 11, 2024. (Source: Alec Sloan Mantha)
On May 24, 2024, police received a missing person’s report for 27-year-old Dalton Robert Bartnik, who was last seen on the evening of March 24, 2024.
Police say a comprehensive investigation by the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit concluded that Bartnik was murdered on or around April 1, though his remains have yet to be recovered.
With the assistance of members of the Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit, investigators arrested four suspects over the last several days.
On Wednesday police said Jeffrey Dorman, 29, Elizabeth Gaudette, 38, and Nzingha Plumb, 24, have been charged with first-degree murder.
Joey Guerard, 26, has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
A warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for Daniel Gerow, 29, who is currently in custody on unrelated charges.
Anyone with information on investigation is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6971690.1721501775!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Israeli military says it has struck several Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks
The Israeli army said Saturday it has struck several Houthi targets in western Yemen following a fatal drone attack by the rebel group in Tel Aviv the previous day.
investigation Prominent Vancouver lawyer accused of moving criminal cash dies before hearing
Vancouver lawyer Michael Bolton likely defended thousands of people over 50 years of practice. But in the end, he would not get a chance to defend himself.
Quebec woman's death warns of dangers of cosmetic surgery abroad
Brian McConnell's daughter, Florence McConnell, died after a liposuction surgery complication in Morocco. Now, he warns others against undergoing cosmetic surgeries abroad.
Democratic consensus solidifies around Harris, should Biden step aside
No one quite knows what the process of picking a new nominee would be if Joe Biden did step aside – but many Democrats say that any process is likelier than ever to quickly end with Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
Here are the signs you're ready to downsize your home
Amid the cost-of-living crisis, many Canadians are looking to find ways to save money, such as downsizing their home. But one Ottawa broker says there are several signs to consider before making the big decision.
Steam cleaners, kids' helmets, multivitamins: Here are the recalls of the week
Health Canada issued recalls for various items this week, including steam cleaners, hedgehog pet food, kids' bike helmets and multivitamins.
Polar bear 'Baffin' dies at Calgary Zoo after not resurfacing from pool
A polar bear died in its enclosure at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on Friday.
LCBO confirms strike over, stores to reopen Tuesday
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and the union representing 10,000 of its workers reached a tentative agreement Saturday, clearing the way for stores to open Tuesday.
A downtown apartment for $1,200 a month? Here is one group’s plan on how Toronto can rethink its vacant office space
A Canadian think-tank has a plan to keep young people from fleeing urban centres in search of more affordable accommodations.