The 2021 Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here.

Emergency crews responded to a report of a death at a King Street West address in Delhi on March 30th at approximately 2:30pm.

Police located 54-year-old Michael Shawn Murray of Norfolk County deceased at the scene. His body was sent to Toronto for an autopsy to be completed where it was determined he was the victim of a homicide.

Police are asking homeowners and other Delhi residents to check for any items of clothing or a backpack as they continue their investigation into the death. They are also requesting people check any video surveillance cameras for video that might help in their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to immediately contact provincial police at  1-888-310-1122.

Robert Lee Ballard, 27, of Norfolk County was arrested on April 14th, and charged with second-degree murder.

Update February 17th 2026:
Justice Aubrey Hilliard ruled that Robert Ballard was not criminally responsible for killing his friend, Michael Murray, in March 2021, finding he was in a psychotic episode and unable to understand his actions.

According to the Hamilton Spectator, the judge determined that Ballard’s psychosis stemmed from an underlying mental disorder, not voluntary drug use, making him a continuing risk. Instead of prison, he will be held indefinitely in a psychiatric facility under supervision. Ballard expressed remorse, while Murray’s family said they remain devastated by the loss.