Pickering murder suspect flees Canada, police say
Durham police have identified Kane Booth as a suspect in the 2025 murder of Joshua Ibbitson in Pickering, Ontario. Authorities believe the suspect has fled Canada and have issued a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest.
Why it matters
The case highlights an ongoing criminal investigation involving a cross-border flight, raising questions about international law enforcement cooperation.
Durham police have identified a suspect in the 2025 murder of a 47-year-old man in Pickering, Ont., and they believe he is not in the country.
Police gave an update on Wednesday on their investigation into the death of 47-year-old Joshua Ibbitson of Newmarket.
Police said Ibbitson was found dead in a vehicle in the area of Fairport and Third Concession Roads on April 30, 2025.
An autopsy later determined that his death was the result of a homicide. The cause has not been disclosed.
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