Remains recovered of eighth victim of Toronto serial killer

Bruce McArthur, 66, was arrested in January following an investigation into the disappearances of two men from a predominantly gay neighbourhood in downtown Toronto.

Hank Idsinga, lead investigator in the case against alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur, stands with a photo of an unidentified man.

Hank Idsinga, lead investigator in the case against alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur, stands with a photo of an unidentified man. Source: AAP

Canadian police have recovered the remains of an eighth man allegedly killed by a Toronto landscaper.

Bruce McArthur, 66, was arrested in January and has been charged with eight counts of first degree murder.

Acting Inspector Hank Idsinga said on Friday the remains of Majeed Kayhan, 58, had been found during a nine-day search of a ravine behind a home.

He said the authorities were looking at cold cases and missing persons reports but they do not believe there are any more victims to be found.

"We do not have any evidence to suggest that Mr MacArthur is responsible for anything more than the eight murders to which he currently stands charged," he said at a press conference.

Acting Inspector Idsinga said police had searched about 100 properties in the Toronto region during the investigation.

"At this time we have no evidence to suggest that there are any further remains to be located at any further locations," he added.

The remains of seven victims were buried in about 20 flower planters around the home where Mr Kayhan's remains were found.

Mr McArthur was charged with Mr Kayhan's murder in February, although his remains had not been recovered then.

His next court appearance is on Monday.

At least seven of his victims were gay men with connections to Toronto's Gay Village, according to the police.

Acting Inspector Idsinga said the authorities believe the first murder took place in 2010.


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