John Horvath was found murdered in his Norway Avenue residence in Welland, in early January 1999.  A rear door to the residence had been forced and he had been beaten.  It is believed he had interrupted a break-in at his home.

Mr. Horvath was in his mid-seventies and lived alone.   He was a former shop teacher, retired from E.L. Crossley Secondary School.

If You Have Additional Information:

Anyone with any information regarding this unsolved homicide is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at (905) 688-4111 Ext. 4200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.  You can also contact the Major Crime Unit by email at majorcrime@nrps.on.ca