An OPP released photo of 42-year old Sonia Varaschin. Her remains were found days after she was reported missing on August 30, 2010.An OPP released photo of 42-year old Sonia Varaschin. Her remains were found days after she was reported missing on August 30, 2010.
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Murdered Nurse Investigation Five Years Old

By Steve Sabourin
August 29, 2015 - 10:45am

Investigators have followed up on over 1,000 tips as they continue to hunt for clues in the murder of an Orangeville nurse.

Sonia Varaschin, 42, was reported missing August 30 of 2010 when she didn't show up for work. On September 5, 2010 her remains were found just east of the Town of Caledon in an wooded area.

For the past five years, detectives from both the Orangeville Police Service and the OPP have kept the investigation open.

A $50,000 reward is still in place for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Sonia Varaschin.

Anonymity is guaranteed through Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information is being asked to call the Orangeville Police Service Tip Line at (519) 941-2522 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Click here to view the reward poster.

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