The remains were found on a Leslieville sidewalk on the south side of East Avenue on Berkshire Avenue, west of Leslie Street, around 1:30 p.m.  on Monday.
“I call on members of the public who have been in the Berkshire and Eastern Avenue areas since 10 a.m.  until 1:30 p.m.  “yesterday to contact the police,” said Det.  Sgt.  Christopher Ruhl told reporters on stage Tuesday night.
He said the body had been visibly injured and police determined the woman’s death was a homicide after an autopsy.
“If you saw someone in that area pushing a folding shopping cart full of something that looked like a black garbage bag, if someone was driving in that area — again Berkshire and Eastern Avenue — if you could contact the Unit “Toronto Police homicides,” Roll said.
He said that the police have not yet been able to identify the victim and his focus at the moment is so that he can inform his closest relatives.  He said the murder was not linked to any known missing persons.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation and although we are in the early stages of this investigation, I felt it was necessary to make this information public as we continue to make efforts to identify the victim as soon as possible,” Ruhl said.
The victim is described as a light-skinned woman standing about five feet or two, weighing about 118 kilograms with short, shoulder-length dark hair.  It is estimated to be between 20 and 40 years old.  Police are not sure of her nationality so far.  Found with a long-sleeved red Armani Exchange shirt.  Ruhl said she had a distinctive design on her fingernails and toenails.
Roll said many bags were found at the scene, but it was an airy day and investigators have not yet determined exactly which pieces of debris found in the area are linked to the homicide.
Officers conducted an extensive canvas search of the area on Monday and are still reviewing their notes, as well as surveillance videos collected from the area.
Police are releasing images of the victim’s nail designs, and Roll said he hopes the images will lead to a quick identification.
“It’s a very different color and design, in terms of fingernails and toenails, and I hope maybe some of the general public will recognize them,” Ruhl said.  “Whether it’s a particular hairdresser doing this particular design or if they have a friend or family member who is known to have his toenails and fingernails painted that way.”
Police are calling on anyone with information to contact the homicide investigators.

title: “Toronto Police Trying To Id Female Homicide Victim Found Dismembered In Garbage Bag In Leslieville " ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-29” author: “Luke Edwards”

The remains were found on a Leslieville sidewalk on the south side of East Avenue on Berkshire Avenue, west of Leslie Street, around 1:30 p.m. on Monday. “I call on members of the public who have been in the Berkshire and Eastern Avenue areas since 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. “yesterday to contact the police,” said Det. Sgt. Christopher Ruhl told reporters on stage Tuesday night. He said the body had been visibly injured and police determined the woman’s death was a homicide after an autopsy. “If you saw someone in that area pushing a folding shopping cart full of something that looked like a black garbage bag, if someone was driving in that area — again Berkshire and Eastern Avenue — if you could contact the Unit “Toronto Police homicides,” Roll said. He said that the police have not yet been able to identify the victim and his focus at the moment is so that he can inform his closest relatives. He said the murder was not linked to any known missing persons. “This is an active and ongoing investigation and although we are in the early stages of this investigation, I felt it was necessary to make this information public as we continue to make efforts to identify the victim as soon as possible,” Ruhl said. The victim is described as a light-skinned woman standing about five feet or two, weighing about 118 kilograms with short, shoulder-length dark hair. It is estimated to be between 20 and 40 years old. Police are not sure of her nationality so far. Found with a long-sleeved red Armani Exchange shirt. Ruhl said she had a distinctive design on her fingernails and toenails. Roll said many bags were found at the scene, but it was an airy day and investigators have not yet determined exactly which pieces of debris found in the area are linked to the homicide. Officers conducted an extensive canvas search of the area on Monday and are still reviewing their notes, as well as surveillance videos collected from the area. Police are releasing images of the victim’s nail designs, and Roll said he hopes the images will lead to a quick identification. “It’s a very different color and design, in terms of fingernails and toenails, and I hope maybe some of the general public will recognize them,” Ruhl said. “Whether it’s a particular hairdresser doing this particular design or if they have a friend or family member who is known to have his toenails and fingernails painted that way.” Police are calling on anyone with information to contact the homicide investigators.