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Hamilton Police Conclude Search for Shalini Singh's Remains at Glanbrook Landfill

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Police have confirmed that partial human remains found at the Glanbrook Landfill on May 21 are those of Shalini Singh, a 40-year-old woman reported missing on December 10, 2024. DNA testing later confirmed the remains were Singh's. Her common-law boyfriend, Jeffery Smith, 42, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains on June 20. Police completed their months-long search of the identified area in the landfill on June 27, with no further human remains located. Singh's mother, Anita, described her daughter as "always smiling," who loved her work and advocacy around mental health, nature, and animals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Police have confirmed that partial human remains found at the Glanbrook Landfill are those of Shalini Singh.
  • DNA testing confirmed the remains were Singh's.
  • Jeffery Smith, Singh's common-law boyfriend, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains on June 20.
  • Police believe Singh was killed on the night of December 4 or early on December 5, and her body was disposed of through the apartment building's garbage chute.
  • A massive search of the Glanbrook Landfill was launched on February 24 by police, after GPS garbage tracking led them to a particular area.
  • Smith's history of violence was revealed, including an attack on his mom and a neighbor in 2012, for which he was found not criminally responsible due to mental illness.
  • Singh had been an advocate for mental health and helped Smith receive an absolute discharge in 2022, citing her understanding of mental health systems.
  • A psychological report from July 2022 found Smith's risk of future violence to be "moderately high."

Statistics:

  • Ships' body was found after 1 month and 21 days of partial remains being located.
  • Search of the Glanbrook Landfill began on February 24.
  • Jeffery Smith was arrested on June 20.
  • Singh was reported missing on December 10, 2024.
  • Singh was initially reported missing alongside Smith, but Smith was found with family on December 11.
  • Police believe Singh was killed on the night of December 4 or early on December 5.
  • Singh's body was likely disposed of through the apartment building's garbage chute.

Sources:

  • Police Press Release, June 27.
  • The Hamilton Spectator, June 24.
  • Court documents from 2012 and 2022 Ontario Review Board hearings.

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