Unsolved Murders

On Friday, May 8, 2009 just after 6:00pm, the London Police Service attended #202 - 499 Cleveland Ave, London, Ontario after receiving a report of a deceased person inside the home.  Officers entered the apartment and located the remains of Anthony Manning. 

Our investigation determined that Anthony was murdered, the cause of death was a gunshot wound.

We know that a number of people came and went from this address in the days leading up to the discovery of his body.  We believe that there are people with information about how Anthony was murdered who have not come forward.  If you have information about this homicide, we would like to speak with you

Picture of the building where Anthony Manning was found murdered

Anthony Manning was found in apartment 202 at 499 Cleveland Ave in London, Ontario.

Map of the area where Anthony Manning was found murdered

The building where Anthony Manning was found dead is located on the north side of Cleveland Ave, just west of Pond Mills Rd.

If you can help us solve this murder, please contact us. 

Lisa Leckie was 25 years old when she was found in her third-floor apartment at 390 Southdale Road East on March 24, 2009, shortly before 7 a.m. Her eight-month-old son was unharmed and found in his crib.  

Investigators believe she was killed on the evening of March 23, 2009, or in the early morning hours of March 24, 2009. The autopsy revealed that she died as a result of asphyxiation.  

A note written on an impact-type typewriter with a ribbon was left behind by her killer. The note and other evidence strongly indicate this was not a random act and that Lisa was targeted by someone she knew.  

Anyone with information can contact investigators with the Major Crime Section at 519-661-5674 or anonymously report to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online on the London Crime Stoppers website.  

On the 10^th anniversary of Lisa Leckie's death, her son, Sean, asks anyone with information to contact police. 

Police are looking for information that would help to identify the person seen in this surveillance video from March 23, 2009 at a nearby location on Southdale Road East. 

Map of the area where Lisa Leckie was found murdered

On Friday, January 19, 1996, Samuel Lottery was reported missing to the London Police Service. His family never saw him again.

In March of 1996, a letter was found at the Pillar of Fire Church located at 27 Gunn St, London, Ontario. The letter contained information about Sam as well as a picture of him that had been concealed in his wallet.

In November of 1996, another hand written letter arrived at the home of Samuel's parents. The letter provided more information about Sam that was relevant to this investigation. The paper used to write this letter contained a number of unique images. An image of this letter is provided below.

In May of 1997, a number of human bones were located along the Thames River south of Blackfriars Bridge. In November of 2003, a human jawbone was located near the same location. Finally, in April of 2008, a human skull was found on the bank of the Thames River near Guy Lombardo Bridge.

DNA testing confirmed that all of the bones belonged to Samuel Lottery.

Our investigation has determined that the cause of Sam's death was homicide. 

We know that Samuel Lottery was targeted by one or more people who were known to him and that multiple people have information about his murder.

A copy of the letter sent to the Lottery family about their son

This copy of the letter has had the contents removed.  The pictures on the paper however are distinct.

If you have information about the murder of Samuel Lottery please contact us.

On Friday, February 18, 1977 at about 5:15am a police officer with the London Police Service was on patrol in the area of Cheapside St at Highbury Ave. Upon approaching U-Need-A-Cab taxi #457 in the parking lot of 1345 Cheapside St. the officer found Ivan Wheeler dead inside the car.

Our investigation revealed that the cause of death was a homicide from a gunshot wound to the back of his head. 

We believe that Ivan left Thamesville, Ontario at about 10:00pm on February 17 and that he may have picked up a passenger along Highway 401 as he returned to London. The fare owed on the meter in his taxi read $6.05.

Picture of the fare meter in Ivan Wheeler's taxi

This is a picture of the fare meter in Ivan Wheeler's taxi.  The amount owing on the meter was $6.05.

Map of the area where Ivan Wheeler was found murdered

Ivan Wheeler and the taxi he was driving were located on the south side of Cheapside St just east of Highbury Ave. 

If you have any information about this murder please call us.

On Tuesday, August 6^th, 1968 at approximately 6:25am, a parking lot attendant found Helga Beer dead in the back seat of her 1963 Volkswagon, in the parking lot of 50 Carling St. London, Ontario. 

Our investigation found that the cause of Helga's death was strangulation. She was naked from the waist down. The officers learned that she had been with friends the night before in the downtown area and with a male between 12:30am and 1:00am on the 6^th of August.

The unknown male was white, 24 to 34 years old, 5'9" to 5'11", 180-195lbs with a full head of dark hair. His description included that he had a husky build and a full face with a broad base to his nose.

Map of the area Helga Beer was found murdered

Helga Beer was last seen by friends on King St east of Richmond St in London, Ontario.  Her vehicle and body were found in a parking lot on the north side of Carling St just west of Richmond St.

If you have any information about this murder please call us.

On Tuesday, January 9, 1968, Jacqueline Dunleavy was working at the Stanley Variety Store on Stanley St at Wharncliffe Rd. She finished work at 6:35pm and was last seen walking out the front of the store. At 8:10pm, three youths found Jacqueline at the Katherine Harley School (today's Matthews Hall) on Oxford St west of Sanitorium Rd. Upon arrival of the London Police Force she was pronounced dead.

Our investigation found that the cause of Jacqueline's death was homicide. Although she had suffered a head injury, the cause of death was strangulation.

Jacqueline was a 16-year-old grade 10 student at Westminister Secondary School when she was murdered.

Map of the area where Jacqueline Dunleavy was found murdered

If you have any information about this murder please contact us.

On Friday, December 27, 1963, Margaret Sheeler (nee Butterman) was in her home located at 21 Bridle Path, London, Ontario with her husband Philip. An argument erupted and Margaret left the house to go for a walk. At about 11:40pm the next day, her husband attended the London Police Force to report his wife missing.

On January 23, 1964, two boys located Margaret's body in a field just west of Bridle Path on Kipps Lane. Her clothes had been taken off and were strewn about the field.

Our investigation found that the cause of Margaret's death was a skull fracture. It was determined to be homicide.

At the time of Margaret's murder, she was 5 to 6 months pregnant.

Map of the area where Margaret Sheeler was found

Margaret's home was located on the west side of Bridle Path north of Kipps Lane.  Her body was found on the north side of Kipps Lane west of Country Lane. 

If you have any information about this murder please contact us.

The male also told them that he was supposed to meet with the St. Mary's church priest and stated that he lived on York St. as he pointed his finger towards King St.

When the children got distracted by a nearby fall on the ice, the male walked away with Susan.

By 8:00pm, Susan's brothers ran home to tell their parents what had happened and a search for Susan began.  The London Police Force became involved in the search by about 9:30pm that night and by 1:30am on the morning of January 7, over 300 people were searching for Susan.

At 10:08am, Susan Cadieux's fully clothed body was found at the rear of Roy James Construction located at 609 William St. alongside the CPR spur line.

Sketch of the male last seen with Susan Cadieux

In the 1950's police sketches were actually done by hand.  The picture below is a sketch of the male who led Susan away.

He was  described as white, 30-40 years old, tall, thin, and unshaven.  He was wearing a light brown overcoat which was unbuttoned, unbuckled black galoshes that flapped openly, and a dark Russian style or army Melton hat with ear flaps.

Map of the area where Susan Cadieux disappeared and was found dead

Susan was playing in the playground of St Mary's School on the southwest corner of Lyle St at King St. Her body was found approximately 9 blocks to the north west at 609 William St near the northwest corner of Central Ave at William St.

If you have any information about the death of Susan Cadieux please contact us.