Windsor Police Headquarters, February 8th 2016, (Photo by Jess Craymer)Windsor Police Headquarters, February 8th 2016, (Photo by Jess Craymer)
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UPDATE: Seventh suspect arrested in Bartnik murder

Windsor police say a suspect in the murder of Dalton Bartnik has turned herself in.

Samantha Lynn Sweetman, 30, was wanted for first-degree murder. Police say she surrendered at Windsor police headquarters on Wednesday.

Dalton Bartnik has been reported missing (Photo by: Windsor Police)Dalton Bartnik has been reported missing (Photo by: Windsor Police)Dalton Bartnik has been reported missing (Photo by: Windsor Police)Bartnik, 27, was reported missing in May 2024 but was last seen on March 31, 2024.

An investigation by the Major Crimes Unit concluded Bartnik was murdered on or around April 1 but his remains have not been recovered.

In July 2024, police arrested and charged six people in connection to the murder.

They say new evidence has recently been uncovered pointing to a new alleged co-conspirator.

Anyone with information on the ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.

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