3 charged with first degree murder
SMITHS FALLS — Human remains found on a rural property northeast of Smiths Falls have been identified as those of Robbie Thomson, the Smiths Falls resident who was reported missing in October 2023.
Ontario Provincial Police confirmed the identification on Nov. 5, following a post-mortem examination. The remains were discovered on Oct. 30 when officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Kelly Jordan Road in Montague Township.
Thomson, 35, was last seen in the Smiths Falls area in mid-October 2023 and was reported missing shortly thereafter. Police described him at the time as about six feet two inches tall, medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes. Investigators determined earlier that he was the victim of a homicide.
On Oct. 29, police arrested three people in connection with his disappearance and death:
- Christopher Fenton, 48, Montague Township
- Erin Mackie, 40, Montague Township
- Joshua Belfiori, 34, Kingston
All three are charged with first degree murder under section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. They remain in custody. A second court appearance was set for Nov. 5.
Investigation continues
The Lanark County OPP, Smiths Falls Police Service, OPP Forensic Identification Services, the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service continue to search the property. Police say the scene will remain active for some time.
Residents on Kelly Jordan Road will continue to see a heavy police presence, but police say there is no risk to public safety.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to call the dedicated OPP tip line at 1-855-677-4636. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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