The remains of one of Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur’s victims have been found in a landfill, bringing a sense of closure to the families of those who have been missing for years.
McArthur, a former landscaper, was arrested in January 2018 and charged with the murders of eight men, all of whom had ties to Toronto’s LGBTQ community. The remains of several of his victims were found buried in planters at a property where he had worked, but the body of 47-year-old Majeed Kayhan had eluded investigators until now.
After an extensive search of various landfills in the area, police announced on Monday that they had located Kayhan’s remains in a landfill in the Toronto suburb of Stouffville. The discovery was made possible through the cooperation of waste management company Waste Management, which had been assisting police in their search efforts.
The investigation into McArthur’s crimes has been a long and painful process for the families of his victims, who have had to endure months of uncertainty and anguish as they waited for answers about their loved ones’ fates. The discovery of Kayhan’s remains brings a measure of closure to at least one family, but it also serves as a stark reminder of the heinous acts committed by McArthur and the lasting impact they have had on the community.
The case has prompted calls for changes to the way missing persons cases are handled in Canada, with some advocates arguing that police and other authorities need to do more to ensure that vulnerable populations, such as LGBTQ individuals, are not overlooked or marginalized in the search for missing persons.
Despite the grim nature of the discovery, there is hope that the resolution of this case will bring some solace to the families of McArthur’s victims and help to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of McArthur’s crimes, it is important to remember and honor the lives of those who were taken too soon, and to work towards a future where such senseless acts of violence are not allowed to happen again.