Another Arrest in Fort Erie Murder

Thursday, 12 August 2021 05:22

By Tami Jeanneret

Woman from Lincoln facing charges in death of 54 year old Fort Erie man

Police say 63-year-old Hendrika Skelton of the Town of Lincoln is facing a charge of accessory after the fact to murder.

This follows the murder of a 54 year old man on June 9th at a home in the area of Mathewson Avenue and Dovercourt Road.

Shortly after the body of the victim was found police arrested 29-year-old Tristan Skelton and 29-year-old Andrew Blais, both from Fort Erie.

The two are charged with second degree murder.

The family of the victim has identified him as Leonard Aquilina of Crystal Beach.

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