Toronto woman, 27, died after she was found with 'obvious signs of trauma' in condo
A Toronto woman found inside a condo in North York with "obvious signs of trauma" in early March was a victim of homicide, police say.
Const. Allyson Douglas-Cook, spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service, said Tuesday she could not confirm that Essozinam Assali was killed in a murder-suicide.
She said she also could not say whether her death was part of a domestic incident.
In a news release on Tuesday, police released her identity.
Police said they found the body of a man, identified as Onoseta Oribhabor, 30, of Edmonton, on a balcony at 18 Graydon Hall Dr. on March 6, before officers found Assali.
On Facebook and in an online guestbook set up by Arbor Memorial, a service that helps Canadians commemorate their loved ones, Assali is referred to as "Martine."
Police said they found Assali inside a unit during a search of the building, which is located in the area of Don Mills and York Mills roads.
She was given medical treatment but later died.
Homicide investigators said they are not looking for any outstanding suspects.
"No one else is being sought by police," the release reads.
Police said there is no threat to public safety.
Assali is Toronto's 10th homicide victim of the year.
On a guestbook set up by Arbor Memorial, Assali is mourned by friends and family and described as a caring, kind person, a "real friend" and a "good human being."
Daniel Ndu posted a photo of Assali and writes: "It is hard to come to terms with the news that you are gone at such a young age. If it was an option, I will gladly take your place. Shine from up there and we will forever have you in our hearts."
Aga Orere, who also posted a photo of Assali, writes:. "Martine... there are never enough words to express this feeling. You were a blessing to this world and to me. You will forever remain in my heart. God bless you, amen."
According to her LinkedIn profile, Assali was a bilingual environmental professional in training. She had received a bachelor of science degree from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and a message to CRIMES (274637).
