The investigation, which began on June 6, examines the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Carol Culleton, Nathalie Warmerdam and Anastasia Kuzyk, focusing on the dynamics of gender-based violence, partner violence and homicide in rural areas. communities. Culleton, Warmerdam and Kuzyk were murdered on their property in the Renfrew County area the same day in 2015 by Basil Borutski, a man with a known history of violence against women. The five-member jury has been tasked with presenting a series of recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies and protecting victims of violence from comrades, especially in rural communities. On Friday, Wamerdam lawyers and Valerie’s daughter shared their recommendations with the jury, including the need for “sufficient and stable” funding from the provincial government for organizations that provide support services for violence by comrades and the establishment of an independent committee on the subject. A press conference is expected after the jury presents its verdict and recommendations, with comments from Valerie Warmerdam and other parties involved in the investigation. This Canadian Press report was first published on June 28, 2022. ——— This story was created with the financial support of Meta and the Canadian Press News Fellowship. The Canadian Press
