Suspect Found Guilty Of Murder and Aggravated Assault From 2023 Simcoe Street Apartment Homicide

Thirty-two-year-old Jesse Rowe has been found guilty of the murder of 27-year-old Cynara Lewis and aggravated assault for stabbing 33-year-old Daycota Csiszar at a Simcoe Street apartment in 2023, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The trial was held in Peterborough and wrapped up on Monday after three months. 

The incident happened on Sept. 6, 2023, at 9 p.m. in a Simcoe Street apartment. Through investigation and examination of footage from the police-maintained and private CCTV cameras in the area, Rowe was identified and arrested a few hours later on Sept. 7, 2023.

Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief released a statement regarding the verdict:

“This positive result comes after almost three years after the murder of Ms. Lewis and significant injury to Mr. Csiszar. It is a testament to the hard work of investigators to identify and bring those committing violence in our community before the courts. I am proud of the dedication and hours of work from those in our Investigative Services Unit from detectives to victim services, as well as the support from our Court Services division throughout both trials in this matter.  A previous trial in November ended in a mistrial.

These investigations and trials highlight the important partnership between the police service and the Crown to bring forward the best information for a jury. I am grateful to our prosecutors for their efforts in this case. Much of what the police do relies on a vigorous prosecution and together we are helping to ensure that healing can begin for the families of Ms. Lewis and Mr. Csiszar.”

Sentencing has yet to be scheduled.

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