Murder: One Arrested, One Victim/Suspect At Large

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with second degree murder in connection with a homicide investigation in Norfolk County.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, shortly after 10:30 a.m., Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a residence on Head Street South in Simcoe, and located a deceased individual.

The deceased has been identified as 71-year-old Barbara MORGAN of Simcoe. A postmortem examination determined that the death was the result of a homicide.

As a result of the investigation, on Friday, October 10, 2025, Justin MORGAN, 45 years old of Simcoe, was arrested and charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, police remain concerned for the well-being of Robert SYKES, age 49 of Simcoe, who is currently unaccounted for. He was last observed on Head Street South on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

SYKES is described as:

·      White male

·      Approximately 5’10” (178 cm)

·      120 lbs (54 kg)

·      Long dirty blond hair, typically worn in a ponytail

·      Long beard/goatee

·      May be wearing glasses

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is also being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators should contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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