No connection between missing people and viral posts about serial killer: police

Hamilton police have taken the rare step of addressing rumours on social media.

Viral posts are alleging an ongoing investigation into a serial killer in the Hamilton and Halton regions. They claim the killer is targeting tattooed women in their 30s and 40s.

Hamilton police tweeted Thursday there is “no evidence to suggest connections between outstanding missing persons in Hamilton or our neighbouring police services at this time.”

We are aware of a viral social media post alleging an investigation into a serial killer in Hamilton/Halton. Investigators confirm there is no evidence to connect outstanding missing persons in #HamOnt or neighbouring cities at this time. Read More: https://t.co/FjrtRuk11L

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) April 7, 2022

Investigators said they are continuing to seek information on Stacie Raspberry, who was last seen in the Niagara region on Feb. 19. Police confirmed Raspberry received medical assistance and checked into a shelter under the name Sarah Marlowe. Raspberry was wearing a black coat, red toque with a pom pom, pink scarf and brown boots with fur around the top.

The Hamilton Homicide Unit is also looking into the disappearance of Emily Bailey. On Jan. 10, Bailey was reported missing after her friends and family were unable to find her. Bailey was last reported to be attending a New Year’s Eve party on Weir St. North before leaving an acquaintance’s house the next day.

Investigators believe there are people who know what happened to Bailey and are encouraging them to come forward to officers.

Hamilton police are asking anyone with information about Bailey to contact Det. Nesreen Shawihat at 905-546-4863.

Individuals with information on Raspberry are asked to contact divisional detectives at 905-546-4725.

Anyone with information regarding the social media post is urged to contact Missing Person Coordinator Det. Const. Kim Walker at 905-540-6477.