Family holds out hope 40 years after murder of 25-year-old Oakville woman
Posted March 13, 2023 9:16 am.
Last Updated March 13, 2023 4:04 pm.
This week on the Tracking a Killer: The Cold Case Files podcast, Fil Martino and Madison Fitzpatrick take a look at the unsolved murder of 25-year-old Delia Adriano.
Adriano, a secretary from Oakville, Ont., attended a barbecue with her fiance on September 26, 1982. He later dropped her off at home, but she never made it inside.
That same night, a young woman fitting Delia’s description was spotted being forced into a dark sub-compact vehicle by a man. Witnesses also reported that a struggle continued inside the vehicle before it drove away with the lights turned off.
On November 6 of the same year, Delia’s body was located in a wooded area about 30 kilometres away in Milton. Her killer has never been found.
Detective Constable Phil Campbell with Halton Regional Police said they are always hopeful they will get new evidence or new information.
“We are still hopeful that maybe the person responsible will come forward, has had this on their conscience for 40 years or somebody who the person responsible has spoken to, has shared some information with, maybe that person will come forward and speak with us,” said Detective Constable Campbell.
Zelia Paul, Delia’s younger sister, said the years that followed with no arrests have been difficult for her family.
“It literally went from one year to two years to 10 to 40. It just rolled into one lifetime. We are waiting for our answer, our justice,” said Paul.
Police are urging anyone with information about this case to given them a call. You can also contact Crime Stoppers with any tips anonymously.
