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The Times Advocate, 2007-08-01, Page 3Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Exeter Times -Advocate 3 Search for Imeson reveals silver GMC Sierra By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — The OPP is con- tinuing its search for 22 -year- old Jesse Norman Imeson but have found the silver 2006 GMC Z71 Sierra cab crew pickup, stolen from the Regier farm- house. Imeson is wanted for the slay- ings of three Southwestern Ontarians, including Mount Carmel residents 72 -year-old Bill and 73 -year-old Helene Regier found in their farmhouse on Bronson Line July 23. Imeson is also wanted for the strangulation killing of 26 -year- old Carlos Rivera of LaSalle, who was found in Imeson's Windsor apartment July 19. A citizen found the pickup Monday around 7:00 p.m. in eastern Ontario in a heavily wooded area off of Kerr Line in the White Water Region near Renfrew. The vehicle is being held and awaiting exam- ination by the Forensic OPP Unit. The Renfrew OPP, East Region Emergency Response Team, East Region K-9 and OPP air units are conducting an extensive and thorough search of the area. In other reports police say they have investigated 100 tips that Imeson is in the Windsor area, saying there is a chance Imeson could be there for his toddler daughter. Imeson also has several friends out west, according to his Facebook account. Police say they have received tips from citizens throughout Canada claiming to have seen Imeson. The OPP were also investigat- ing another stolen vehicle July 22 from a residence on Babylon Line two concessions east of the homicide location. The vehicle, a Ford Taurus, was found by an OPP plane in a dense bush on Rodger Ville Road, south of Zurich July 25. No one was located in or around the vehicle. Also stolen from the residence were two long guns and ammu- nition. There was no mention of the guns as the T -A was going to print yesterday (Tuesday). Forensic examination was completed Sunday and police are satisfied the Ford Taurus is not linked to the homicides. The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (C.I.B.) and the Windsor Police Service are investigat- ing the homicides joint- ly. At a news conference at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter July 24, OPP Det. Insp. Dave Cardwell and Staff Sgt. William Donnelly of the Jesse I meson Windsor Police told media and members of the public not to approach Imeson if he is seen. "The suspect Imeson is believed to be armed and extremely dangerous," said Cardwell. "I need to reiterate the impor- tance that if Imeson is locat- ed...no attempt should be made to apprehend him. He is consid- ered to be armed and danger- ous," Cardwell added. In more recent news, "America's Most Wanted" has joined the hunt for the fugitive, filming in Exeter yesterday (Tuesday) and in Windsor Monday, including footage of the Windsor police headquarters and Imeson's apartment. It was unknown as the T -A was going to print where the television crew would film in Exeter. Imeson was also briefly fea- tured on "America's Most Wanted" last Saturday night. He is also featured on the show's website. The OPP issued a national warrant for Imeson's arrest July 22. On July 25 forensic patholo- gists who conducted the post mortem at the London Health Sciences determined that Bill and Helene Regier died as the result of gunshot wounds between the evening of July 22 and July 23 at 1:20 p.m. Reports also surfaced but have not been confirmed by police, that the Regiers were also tied up. At the news conference Insp. Cardwell said the couple could have been killed up to 20 hours before they were found. The OPP also addressed con- cerns that had they continued their intensive search for Imeson, the Regiers may not have been killed. Donnelly defended the deci- sion to end the intensive search July 22 around 1:30 a.m., close to the crime scene. "I am personally satisfied the area was thoroughly searched," adding the OPP did not com- pletely end the search for Imeson. Donnelly also said he's certain Imeson wasn't in the five -kilometre area when the search was minimized by police. In another report, 19 -year-old Lindsey Glavin of the Huron Park area was spotted with Imeson in Exeter at Gar's Bar July 19 around 9:30 p.m. Reports say they left around 11:30 p.m. Reports say Glavin and her immediate family are under police protection. In an address released July 25 by the OPP, acting detach - Manhunt continues — On Monday the OPP seized the GMC Sierra pickup of slaying victims Bill and Helene Regier but continue their search for 22 -year-old Jesse Norman Imeson.At a news confer- nce in Exeter July 24, from left Staff. Sgt.William Donnelly of the Windsor Police, OPP Det. Insp. Dave Cardwell and OPP Sgt. Dave Rektor tell the public not to approach Imeson if seen, who is consid- ered armed and dangerous. Imeson is wanted for the killings of the Regiers and 26 -year-old Carlos Rivera of LaSalle. In reports yesterday (Tuesday) as theTA was going to print, police say Imeson could be in the Windsor area for his toddler daughter., after investigating 100 tips. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) ment commander Shawn Johnson of the Huron County detachment expressed his deep- est condolences to the family and friends of the Regiers. "It is my hope and that of the police community that you may fmd some consolation in know- ing that we share your grief. "This isolated, random act of violence has created a height- ened sense of fear, anxiety and suspicion in a community that is normally quiet and peaceful. My concern is that because of this public focus there will be a tendency for embellished fear and anxiety to develop. "As detachment commander I have been working along side our dedicated investigation team being lead by CIB Insp. Dave Cardwell. You have my assurance that we are pooling every resource available to locate and apprehend Jesse Imeson. "So long as Imeson is at large, there is an inherent risk to pub - Funeral service —About 1,000 people attended the Monday morning funeral service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel for Bill and Helene Regier. Above, mourners sign a book of condolences, while below, hun- dreds filled the lawn in front of the church, which was filled to capacity. (photos/Scott Nixon) lic safety. Locking doors and vehicles and looking out for each other shouldn't be a change from our normal rou- tine. These are everyday crime prevention measures. "The OPP remain committed to your safety and security." Imeson is approximately six foot one, 200 pounds, with very short almost shaved brown hair, brown eyes and numerous tat- toos on his arms. The OPP say by this point Imeson may have changed his look, noting that the tattoos are of great significance in finding him. The Huron County OPP have also established a TIPS line assisting in the homicide investi- gation of all three victims. The phone number is toll free at 1- 877-584-8477, which anyone can call to report information they may have pertaining to either investigation. The TIPS phone line will be staffed full- time until further notice. Tattoos crucial to finding Imeson HO►�icide TIPS ' _877.5 $x1P4ho"e Line (TOLL FREET/:88 ■ 7 Murder FORM 7 suspect — The OPP have ar�oN LINE) searched for Jesse Imeson for nearly two weeks, saying he could have changed his look by now, making the tattoos on both of his arms crucial to finding the killer.