In a tragic incident in St. Catharines, a 33-year-old man has been taken into police custody, facing charges of second-degree murder following the discovery of his parents deceased in their home. The bodies of George Mummery, 62, and Jennifer Allen, 59, were found on Thursday morning at their residence on Queenston Street.
Police Investigation and Details
The Niagara Regional Police were alerted and arrived at the scene around 9 a.m. to perform a welfare check, prompted by concerns for the couple’s safety. Insp. Steve Magistrale, who leads the major crimes unit, is overseeing the investigation into this distressing case. Further details about the circumstances leading to the deaths are pending as the investigation continues.