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Five Bodies Recovered from Residential Fire in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation

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At approximately 5:00 a.m., members of the K.I. Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a fire at a local residence on Macheetao Road in the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation. The investigation was conducted by members of the OPP North West Regional Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), and K.I. Police Service under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). The Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency Management (OFMEM), Ontario Forensic Pathology Services (OFPS) Forensic Anthropology, and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCCO) worked in cooperation with the OPP to determine the cause of death. The investigation led to the arrest of Archie Gilbert MCKAY, 42 years old, of K.I. First Nation, who is accused of five counts of First Degree Murder.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five bodies were recovered from a residential fire on Macheetao Road in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation on May 5, 2019.
  • The victims were identified as Geraldine Chapman (47), Angel McKay (12), Carl Cutfeet (9), Hailey Chapman (7), and Shyra Chapman (6).
  • The cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation by the OFPS Forensic Anthropology and OCCO in Toronto.
  • Archie Gilbert MCKAY, 42 years old, of K.I. First Nation, was arrested and charged with 5 counts of First Degree Murder pursuant to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.
  • MCKAY is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in The Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora.
  • The OPP, K.I. Police Service, and other agencies collaborated on the investigation, including the OPP North West Regional Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, and the K.I. Police Service.
  • Members from the Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency Management, Ontario Forensic Pathology Services, and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario worked in cooperation with the OPP.

Statistics:

  • 5 bodies were recovered from the residential fire.
  • 5 people are charged with First Degree Murder.
  • Archie Gilbert MCKAY, 42, is the accused.
  • The charge is pursuant to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.
  • The incident occurred on Macheetao Road in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation.
  • The OPP North West Regional Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, and K.I. Police Service were involved in the investigation.

Sources:

  • Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
  • K.I. Police Service
  • Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency Management (OFMEM)
  • Ontario Forensic Pathology Services (OFPS) Forensic Anthropology
  • Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCCO)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info )

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