Sister of Smithville homicide victim charged with first degree murder

Niagara Regional Police have upgraded charges in the death of Cathy Prosje, whose body was found in a shared Smithville home on April 26, 2024.

On Wednesday, July 15, 56-year-old Carolyn Prosje—Cathy’s sister—had her charges elevated to first-degree murder and accessory after the fact to murder. 

She remains in custody as the Homicide Unit continues its investigation.

 

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