| $50,000
Reward Offered in Murder of Collingwood Man |
| MIDDLESEX
COUNTY, ON, March 31 /CNW |
| The OPP have
increased the reward offer to $50,000 for information leading to the
arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the
murder of a Collingwood man in August 2002. |
| The reward
is part of the ongoing investigation by the Oneida Nation of the
Thames Police Service, assisted by the Ontario Provincial Police,
Criminal Investigation Branch |
| William
(Bill) Gordon McMillan, 38, was last seen by friends Aug. 16, 2002 at
the Oneida Nation of the Thames, where he had travelled to retrieve a
1992 Saturn belonging to him. While he was attempting to start the
vehicle, an altercation took place involving several unknown
individuals. Witnesses fled the scene and reported hearing gun shots
as they ran. |
| Two vehicles
belonging to the deceased were found burned just outside the Oneida
Nation of the Thames on Aug. 18, 2002. They had been last seen on
Oneida. McMillan's dismembered body was found, almost two months
later, in the Lambton Shores area. |
| On Oct. 13,
2002 a blue and white IGLOO cooler (Model Cool 58) containing the
human remains of William McMillan was found at the former CFB
Ipperwash. The investigation revealed that the cooler was purchased
from a large retail outlet store. The unique cooler was special order,
only manufactured for this company. |
| The
investigation surrounding the Coolers purchases has resulted in
coolers being traced throughout North America and as far away as
Nicaragua and Portugal. |
| To date,
approximately. 95 per cent of the 982 that were produced have been
traced. Investigators are continuing to examine coolers, as they are
located. |
| Oneida
Nation of the Thames Police Service, and the Ontario Provincial Police
are requesting assistance in identifying any information related to
this IGLOO Cooler and its connection to the disposal of the body of
William McMillan. |
| An
investigation Hot Line is still operating and anyone with information
is asked to call 1-888-415-2056. As well, the public can call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. |
| The
investigation continues under the direction of OPP Detective Inspector
Ian Maule, Criminal Investigation Branch. |
| A photo of
the cooler is available at www.opp.ca
under news releases or by clicking on the following link
http://files.newswire.ca/156/cooler.jpg. |
| For further
information: Provincial Constable Doug Graham, Middlesex OPP
Detachment, (519) 681-0300 |
