The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released a new Unsolved video retracing the final steps of a woman murdered in Trenton 25 years ago, as the search continues for those responsible.
In early 2001, 19-year-old Kathleen MacVicar moved to Ontario from her hometown of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, to begin a life on her own. On Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Kathleen was seen leaving a friend’s house, walking toward Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, where she was living with relatives. Two days later, her body was discovered in a wooded area on the base near Curtis Road. She had sustained multiple stab wounds.
Several months after her death, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was asked to assist the then-Quinte West Police Service with the investigation.
The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) continues to actively pursue all investigative leads to uncover what happened to Kathleen. Investigators remain hopeful that advancements in DNA technology and the release of a new Unsolved video will generate additional information and provide answers for her family.
A joint reward of $75,000 remains available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Kathleen MacVicar. The reward consists of $50,000 from the Government of Ontario and $25,000 from the City of Quinte West.
A photo of Kathleen and the reward poster are attached.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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“I have missed her for 25 years and watching who she would have become. I can’t believe the person who did this has got to live 25 years. I want my daughter back. I want those years back. I want her never to be in fear.”
– Colleen MacVicar, Kathleen’s mom
“Over the past 25 years, the OPP has spoken to dozens of persons of interest, pursued every tip received and continues to follow all viable investigative leads. Kathleen’s life mattered, her death matters and we are committed to providing answers to Kathleen’s family.”
– Retired OPP Inspector Christina Reive
“Advancements in DNA technology continue to provide new opportunities in historical investigations, and we remain committed to leveraging every available tool to identify the person responsible for Kathleen’s murder. The OPP would like nothing more than to solve this case and bring resolution to Kathleen’s family.”
– OPP Detective Inspector Jennifer Patton, CIB
