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Update: Remains recovered in Cloud Lake identified as those of Esther Jones
The Nova Scotia RCMP has recovered the remains of Esther Jones, who was the victim of a homicide in August 2024.
On September 9, the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (SWN MCU) located the remains in a wooded area in Cloud Lake. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has confirmed that they are those of Esther Jones.
In September 2024, SWN MCU charged Dale Allen Toole, of Tremont, with First Degree Murder in relation to Esther Jones’s disappearance. He was located by American authorities at an airport in Texas while attempting to flee to Mexico. Toole was returned to Canada where he was arrested upon his arrival in Toronto.
“The dedication and perseverance of the investigative team, together with the support of our policing partners, were instrumental in advancing this investigation,” says Cpl. Mike Robinson, SWN MCU. “We’re grateful to Esther’s family and the community for their support throughout the investigation and court process. We hope this recovery provides answers to outstanding questions and helps bring a measure of closure and healing to those closest to Esther.”
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Missing woman: Help the RCMP find Esther Jones
Annapolis District RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 55-year-old Esther Jones, who was last seen August 31 in Kingston.
Esther is described as 5’4” and slim build. She has dirty blond, shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes. She may have been wearing a black t-shirt with ties on the shoulders, a black and floral below-knee-length skirt, and sunglasses with mirrored lenses.
Officers located Esther’s vehicle, a silver 2009 Volkswagen Passat, abandoned on September 4 on Bowlby Park Dr. in Greenwood.
When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.
Police want to speak with anyone who has seen Esther Jones or her vehicle since the afternoon of August 31. Anyone with information is asked to contact Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000 or your local police detachment. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app
