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Canada-Wide Warrant Issued for Man in Pickering Fire that Killed His Wife’s Mother

PICKERING, ONTARIO, JUL 5 – A 34-year-old man is wanted for second-degree murder after a woman was found dead in a Pickering house fire, police said the case is isolated with no public threat.

  • Durham police issued a Canada-wide warrant for 34-year-old Elston Coutinho linked to the Pickering fire homicide.
  • On June 11, police responded to a house fire at Primrose Court in Pickering, where an autopsy ruled the death a homicide, prompting a Canada-wide warrant for suspect Elston Coutinho.
  • Investigators seek 34-year-old Elston Coutinho, wanted for second-degree murder linked to the Pickering house fire, with police issuing a Canada-wide warrant to locate him.
  • Police urge the public to provide tips on Coutinho’s whereabouts via Crime Stoppers, assuring no ongoing threat to safety.
  • Following the warrant, Durham police expand their nationwide search for Coutinho, as the investigation moves toward locating him across Canada.
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Canada-wide warrant issued for 34-year-old man for Pickering fire ruled a homicide

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·Winnipeg, Canada
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The police issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a 34-year-old man wanted for murder after the fatal fire at a residence in Pickering, Ontario, last month. On 11 June, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Durham police went to the scene of a residential fire and discovered the body of a 69-year-old woman. A week later, investigators found a homicide and identified two suspects. A 34-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with the events,…

·Richelieu, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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