HALIBURTON — A double homicide investigation has been launched by the Haliburton Highlands OPP crime unit after the human remains found in Highlands East Township have been identified as a St. Catharines man and woman.

On Jan. 21, OPP officers responded to a report of human remains found in the area of Glamor Lake Road, north of Gooderham. In a news release on Sunday, the OPP said the remains of Deidra Ann Smith, 35, and Ghislain (Justin) Robichaud, 34, both of St. Catharines, were found.

An investigation is being directed by OPP Det. Insp. Jim Gorry of the criminal investigation branch. The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released when it becomes available.

OPP has established a tip line for this investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the tip line at 1-844-677-5010, or the Haliburton Highlands OPP at (705) 286-1431. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.khcs.ca.