In 2023, Toronto police used genetic genealogy to identify a woman found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017.

Toronto police identified a woman found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017 using genetic genealogy. In 2017, the unidentified woman was discovered without ID or possessions. Despite a Canada-wide missing person search and public appeals, no leads emerged. In January 2023, Toronto police used genetic genealogy, which revealed distant relatives in North America, primarily with Swiss heritage.