Overview
- Ontario Provincial Police identified the accused as Christopher Fenton, 48, and Erin Mackie, 40, both of Montague Township, and Joshua Belfiori, 34, of Kingston.
- Thomson’s disappearance has been ruled a homicide even though his body has not been found, according to an OPP release.
- The three suspects remain in custody and were scheduled for bail hearings Thursday in Perth before the Ontario Court of Justice.
- Police continued search operations at a residence on Kelly Jordan Road northeast of Smiths Falls and advised there is no risk to public safety.
- Multiple units, including the Lanark County OPP Crime Unit, Smiths Falls Police, OPP Emergency Response and Tactics and Rescue teams, with assistance from Kingston Police, are leading the investigation with the coroner and forensic pathology service; tips can be provided via the dedicated line or Crime Stoppers, and a $50,000 reward was previously offered.