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ARRESTED: 1st Degree Murder

Jul 25, 2022

Incident # 22-29385
 
UPDATE: 
 
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Rorey HILL, 38, and Jessica POERBA, 41, were arrested without incident for the offence of Murder - 1st Degree.
 
As this investigation remains active and ongoing, additional details including the identity of the deceased and manner of death will not be released at this time.
 

 
July 25, 2022

Detectives with the Branford Police Service have issued warrants for the arrest of two individuals for the offence of Murder – 1st Degree and are seeking information from the public.

On Friday, July 22, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m. members of the Brantford Police Patrol responded to a death investigation at a Colborne Street address.

Upon police arrival, a 68-year-old male victim was located deceased. Circumstances of the investigation led police to having grounds to issue warrants for the arrest of: Jessica POREBA, 41 and Rorey HILL, 38, for the offence of 1st Degree Murder. 

The victim and accused parties were known to each other.

The identity of the deceased and manner of death will not be released at this time.

Jessica Elizabeth POREBA, 41                      
Suspect Photo      suspect photo                                             
DESCRIPTION:                                           
  • 5’4”                                          
  • 115 lbs
  • Thin build
  • Blue eyes
  • Black hair that is shaved on the sides - may have blonde hair now
  • Flower tattoo upper right arm
  • Butterfly tattoo upper chest
  • Black cat tattoo right bicep
  • Caucasian 


Rorey Grant Tyler HILL, 38
 suspect photo    suspect photo
DESCRIPTION:
  • 5’5”
  • 160 lbs
  • Medium build
  • Hazel eyes
  • Brown hair or short shaved hair
  • Spider web tattoo right elbow
  • Tattoos on left forearm / upper arm
  • Scar upper lip
  • Indigenous
 
If observed, please do not approach and contact police.

Officers would like to speak with anyone who may have information regarding this investigation.

Anyone who has any information related to this incident or to the location of the wanted parties are asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. 

Additionally, information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/ 

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