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FRIDAY • November 26 • 2021
39-year old man charged with second degree murder, attempted murder By Charlie Senack A community in Old Barrhaven is still reeling from the effects of Sunday night’s homicide as more details about the sinister act come to light. On Sunday (Nov. 14), dozens of police and tactical units swarmed Sherway Drive near the Walter Baker Centre after a couple in their 60s were stabbed multiple times. The incident took place at about 9:30 p.m. that night. After the victims were tended to, the accused, 39-year-old Conor Donnelly, barricaded himself in the home which belonged to his parents. He was arrested shortly before 2 a.m. the next morning. Nearby residents were asked to stay in their homes, and homes close to the home where the incident took place were evacuated. Crisis negotiators and armed tactical of-
Police responded to an incident on Sherway Drive in Barrhaven Sun., Nov. 14. Two victims were stabbed, with 64-year-old Linda Frederick losing her life. Charlie Senack photo
ficers were also on scene. Jess Rooney, who lives just a few doors down from the couple, described what she saw to the Barrhaven Independent. “I heard sirens around 9:45 p.m. — lots of sirens — and went to check out what
was going on and saw all the cops,” she said. “They were closing off the street to traffic and swat teams (were out with) their gear on. It was scary.” The incident left 64-yearold Linda Frederick dead, and her husband, Michel
Sabourin, who was the suspect’s step father, fighting for his life in serious condition at an Ottawa hospital. On Monday morning, police tape still cordoned off the home located between the 1 and 100 Sherway Drive. The neighbouring home was also
surrounded by police tape. Forensic teams were seen taking pictures in the garage of the home where the showdown came to an end. As the sun rose, signs of what was a deadly night appeared. Large splatters of blood could be seen on the
front steps of both homes. A defibrillator sat nearby, alongside blood-soaked towels and blankets. A white tarp tried to cover up the gruesome scene, but blew in the wind and snow. The couple lived in their semi-detached home for more than two decades and were known to be active in the Barrhaven Legion. Neighbours say the couple were always friendly, and were frequently seen out biking or walking in the community. Sabourin, who was also known as “big Mike”, used to work for Canada Post, and Frederick at a dental office. Frederick had a love for Christmas and gardening. She recently became a new grandmother, after her daughter gave birth to a baby boy. She was “over the moon” with excitement.
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