Durham Police yesterday said a 34-year-old female has been located deceased inside a residence in Durham Region’s 12th homicide of 2023.
On Saturday, November 4 at about 9 pm, a male attended Central West Division in Whitby to speak with officers.
Following this conversation, officers attended a home on Kressman Court and located a female not breathing. Life saving measures were performed, however the female was pronounced deceased in the home. The male was taken into custody without incident, said a police statement.
The victim has been identified as Latonya Anderson.
The 33-year old suspect of Whitby has been charged with Second Degree Murder, and was held for bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Police said November is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence and advocating for its prevention. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and psychological abuse. It knows no boundaries and can impact people of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This month serves as a crucial reminder that we must come together as a community to support those affected by domestic violence and work towards creating safer environments for everyone.
If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence please reach out for help.
For information and resources available visit: https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/intimate-partner-violence/
Anyone with new information is asked to contact Det. French of the Major Crimes Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5421.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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