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Human Remains Identified as Victim in Barrie’s 2025 Double Homicide
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Identification of Remains Links to 2025 Double Homicide
Barrie Police Service announced that skeletal remains uncovered in a wooded area of Barrie in August have been identified as William “Blake” Robinson, a 45-year-old man previously believed to be one of two victims of a 2025 double homicide. The police agency confirmed that the discovery, initially investigated separately, is now tied to the same homicide case.
Background of the 2025 Double Homicide
The 2025 investigation centers on the killings of Robinson and 41-year-old David “Kyle” Cheesequay. Both men had lived together at an encampment situated between Victoria Street, John Street and Anne Street South. Police described the murders as targeted, noting that the victims were dismembered after being killed.
Key Individuals
- William “Blake” Robinson – 45, identified from the August remains; one of the two homicide victims.
- David “Kyle” Cheesequay – 41, the second victim whose identity was established earlier in the investigation.
- Robert Ladouceur – 52, arrested in August 2025 and charged in connection with the murders.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Robert Ladouceur faces a total of 33 criminal charges, including first- and second-degree murder and two counts of indignity to a dead body. Additional allegations involve firearms and drug trafficking offenses, as well as theft. The charges were filed following the police indictment earlier in the month.
Official Police Response
Barrie Police Service emphasized that the identification of Robinson’s remains confirms the link between the discovered skeletal remains and the double homicide investigation. The department reiterated that the investigation remains ongoing and that authorities continue to pursue all leads related to the targeted killings.
