Update – Durham Regional Police – Two Women Killed and One Man Facing Charges (Name Released)

In Police Blotter

The victims in Durham Region’s latest homicide have been identified as a 30-year-old female and a 67-year-old female from Courtice.

Katrina ZWOLINSKI and Laurie CREW were found deceased by police after a well-being check on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The male arrested on-scene has been identified as the ex-boyfriend of Katrina and the father of the child who was also on scene.

The child has been identified as the son of Katrina and the grandson of Laurie. The child was not injured.
Michael BELHU, age 33 of No Fixed Address is charged with Second Degree Murder x2.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Our thoughts are with the families this tragedy impacted.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) can take many forms, impacting individuals in various ways. It includes not just physical harm but also emotional abuse, verbal insults, manipulation, financial control, and isolation from friends and family.

Recognizing these signs is crucial. If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of IPV, it’s important to seek help. Resources are available, and you are not alone in this struggle.

If you or someone you know is a victim of Intimate Partner Violence, please call 905-579-1520.

If you need support but aren’t ready to contact the police, you can reach out to Victim Services of Durham Region for confidential assistance and resources.

https://www.victimservicesdurham.ca/contact

For information and resources available please visit:
https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/intimate-partner-violence/

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Dorego of the Homicide Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5319.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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