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Toronto man charged with murder in deadly North York stabbing, victim identified
On Tuesday, York Regional Police announced that Daniel Fearon, 40, of Toronto, and Sherrie Donovan, 41, of Toronto, have each been charged with first-degree murder in the 2025 death of Deuvane Donald Francis of Toronto.
Officers discovered Francis inside a commercial unit near Langstaff Road and Jane Street in Vaughan on August 27, 2025, though investigators determined he had been killed the previous day, on August 26, 2025.
During a search of a Niagara Region residence, investigators seized nine firearms and ammunition, along with more than 900 grams of cocaine, more than 200 grams of ketamine, and more than 20 grams of methamphetamine.
Fearon faces additional drug and firearm charges beyond the murder count, while police say at least two unidentified suspects remain outstanding in connection with the homicide.
The York Regional Police Homicide Unit continues to appeal for public assistance following the lengthy investigation, encouraging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.