Man arrested and another man sought after woman found dead in Niagara Falls

Niagara Regional Police responded to a parking lot near Main Street and Ferry Street in Niagara Falls following a report of a sudden death.

On Tuesday, October 14, officers discovered the body of a 22-year-old woman behind a building. 

The investigation was handed over to the Homicide Unit, resulting in the arrest of 43-year-old Christopher St. Louis, charged with indignity to a body.

Police are also seeking 38-year-old Ryan Maeder, wanted on the same charge. Detectives are urging Maeder to seek legal counsel and turn himself in. The woman’s cause of death is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about the case or Maeder’s whereabouts is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police.

(Written by Brandon Warby)