Human hands found in Mississauga park
Peel police have discovered both a left and right hand in Hewick Meadows Park this afternoon.
They believe they may have located more parts further downstream within the last 20 minutes. Police divers continue to search at this time, while the forensic unit has been called in to help with identification of the new find.
This follows yesterday’s discovery of a foot with yellow nail polish and a severed head. Police believe the victim to be a female.
The first hand was found near the area of the foot, the other a greater distance away.
Calling it a ‘bizarre’ case, Sgt. Pete Brandwood said there are not any distinguishing features on the body parts to help in their identification.
He says their priority is to identify the victim, and to help provide closure for the family. Search crews, including 30 to 50 officers, cadaver dogs and the marine unit, are now focusing on the east side of the park.
The hands have been sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto.
Police are asking anyone who has seen something unusual in the area to call them.
— Metroland News Service
