Six charged in connection to the murder of missing Windsor man Dalton Robert Bartnik

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Windsor police announced that they received a missing person’s report for 27-year-old Dalton Robert Bartnik, who was last seen on the evening of March 24.

A comprehensive investigation by the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit concluded that Bartnik was murdered on or around April 1, 2024, though his remains have yet to be recovered.

With the assistance of members of the Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit, investigators arrested six suspects over the last several days.  

Jeffrey Dorman, 29, Elizabeth Gaudette, 38, and Nzingha Plumb, 24, have been charged with first-degree murder.  

Joey Guerard, 26, has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.

A warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for Daniel Gerow, 29, who is currently in custody on unrelated charges.  

Laura Cook was arrested in the area of Parent Ave. and Ellis St., in Windsor. She faces a charge of first-degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830