New Charges in Connection to Deaths of Two Missing Men

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Detectives with the Barrie Police Service have announced new charges against Robert Ladouceur, 52, in connection to the deaths of two missing men, William "Blake" Robinson and David Cheesequay. Ladouceur, from Midland, was initially charged with 19 offenses, including weapons-related charges, but now faces additional charges of first- and second-degree murder, indignity to a human body, weapon possession, and possession and trafficking of cocaine, methamphetamines, and fentanyl. The charges are the result of a complex investigation that spanned multiple locations, including a wooded area in Barrie, a rural property in Huntsville, and a residence in north Simcoe County. Police say the investigation, which began this year following a missing person report, led to the recovery of suspected human remains, which are currently being examined by the Centre of Forensic Sciences.

Key Takeaways:

  • Robert Ladouceur, 52, of Midland, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, indignity to a human body, weapon possession, and possession and trafficking of cocaine, methamphetamines, and fentanyl in connection to the deaths of William "Blake" Robinson and David Cheesequay.
  • The charges are the result of a complex investigation that began earlier this year following a missing person report.
  • The investigation involved multiple locations, including a wooded area in Barrie, a rural property in Huntsville, and a residence in north Simcoe County.
  • Police say the investigation led to the recovery of suspected human remains, which are currently being examined by the Centre of Forensic Sciences.
  • Ladouceur has made three court appearances and is scheduled to make a bail hearing appearance on August 15.
  • The charges are part of a larger investigation into organized crime and gang activity in the region.
  • Barrie Police Service received support and assistance from investigative services, the forensic identification unit, operational support, and operational services during the investigation.

Statistics:

  • 52: the age of Robert Ladouceur
  • 2: the number of missing men whose deaths are now linked to Ladouceur
  • 19: the number of initial charges faced by Ladouceur
  • 2: the number of counts of indignity to a human body
  • 3: the number of court appearances made by Ladouceur
  • August 14: the date on which new charges were laid against Ladouceur
  • August 15: the date of Ladouceur's next bail hearing appearance

Sources:

  • Barrie Police Service,
  • Investigation into the deaths of William "Blake" Robinson and David Cheesequay
  • Centre of Forensic Sciences