The Murders of Doreen Hardy & Jane Bernard

MURDERS:

In the aboriginal hours of August 27, 1966, Doreen Hardy and Jane Bernard were seen getting into a dark-coloured 1959-to-1963 Pontiac oregon Oldsmobile successful Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, Canada. The vehicle, seen connected Cumberland Street, adjacent the New Main Café, was operated by an unidentified White male, who looked to beryllium betwixt 20 and 24 years of age. He had a stocky build, airy brownish hairsbreadth and glasses.

Doreen’s assemblage was recovered the adjacent time successful McGregor Township (now Shuniah Township), adjacent Sandy Beach, Ontario. Jane was located deceased respective days later, astir 260 yards from wherever Doreen was found. Both women had been strangled to death.

INVESTIGATION:

Very small is known regarding the probe into Doreen and Jane’s murders. The former, from Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, was 18 years aged astatine the time, portion the second was 43.

Prior to a reward being offered, the past clip the record was earnestly looked astatine was successful 1976. Along with the announcement, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched a billboard and autobus advertizing campaign, successful the hopes of raising consciousness astir acold case.

CASE CONTACT INFORMATION:

The OPP is presently offering a $50,000 reward for accusation starring to the apprehension and condemnation of those liable for Jane and Doreen’s murders.

Anyone with accusation regarding the lawsuit is asked to interaction the Ontario Provincial Police astatine either +1 (888) 310-1122 oregon (705) 329-6111. Tips tin besides beryllium submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers astatine +1 (800) 222-8477.

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