the OPP
Son is facing
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The OPP is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 50-year-old Barbara Dawyduk of Fort Frances, who was found deceased in her home at 707 Third St. W. on the morning of Jan. 1.
A post-mortem examination was conducted Saturday at the Hamilton General Hospital.
Police are not prepared to comment on the results of the post-mortem examination.
The Dawyduk residence has been under police security since the morning of Jan. 1 for forensic examination.
Jamie Dawyduk, 19, has been charged by police with two counts of assault causing bodily harm in relation to his parents, Thomas and Barbara Dawyduk, along with one count of mischief and one count of breach of probation.
These offences are alleged to have occurred during an incident at the family home on the evening of Dec. 31.
Jamie Dawyduk appeared in court in here yesterday and was remanded into custody until his next court date set for Feb. 10.
Police are not prepared to comment on whether there is a connection between the assault on Mrs. Dawyduk and what caused her death.
Members of the North West Region Forensic Identification Unit and the North West Region Crime Unit are assisting with the investigation, which is being conducted under the direction of Det. Insp. D.J. Olinyk of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch in Kenora.
Further information will be released once it becomes available.
