PUSLINCH – A Durham woman has been arrested in connection with a sudden death investigation started by the OPP 18 months ago after a man was found dead in a car.
On Sept. 8, 2023, “a deceased individual was located in a blue sedan along Wellington Road 34,” Wellington County OPP officials stated in a press release at the time.
Five days later police identified the dead person as Juan David Escobar Ortiz, 32, of Kitchener.
However, the OPP did not provide any details about the cause of death, nor did they say if foul play is suspected.
On March 19, the OPP, with the assistance of Waterloo Regional Police, arrested and charged Jessica Bygrave, 25, of Durham, with: indignity to a dead body and theft (under $5,000).
She is to appear in Guelph court on March 27.
Anyone with information can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, and reference CIB#955-10-2023-122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
