COLD CASE: Patrick Santos’ case just one tip away from being solved

For Fil Martino's cold case

Posted February 24, 2020 2:00 pm.

Last Updated March 6, 2020 12:04 pm.

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COLD CASE: Patrick Santos’ case just one tip away from being solved

Fil Martino sat down with Detective Steve Smith with Toronto's cold case unit to learn more about the case.

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On September 17th, 2006 Patrick Santos was found outside his father’s home on Bridlington Street near Ellesmere Road and Bellamy Road North in Scarborough.

Victim: Patrick Santos
Age: 21
Residence: Scarborough
Last seen: September 16, 2006
Found dead: September 17, 2006

The 21-year-old had been tied up and duct tape covered his eyes, nose and mouth. He had also been stabbed four times. Police believe his attackers were waiting for him at his house when he arrived home. Investigators say they have offender DNA in this case and all they need now is a name.

If you have any information on this case, please contact Crime Stoppers Toronto.

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