{
  "id": 1800965,
  "title": "Third set of human remains uncovered at property in Smiths Falls, Ont.: police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/third-set-of-human-remains-uncovered-at-property-in-smiths-falls-ont",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T21:03:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/18/third-set-of-human-remains-uncovered-at-property-in-smiths-falls-ont-police"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smiths Falls authorities have discovered a third set of human remains at a property located southwest of Ottawa, according to provincial police. The remains belong to Lawrence Bertrim, a Smiths Falls resident who vanished in 2022 at the age of 42. The cause of Bertrim's death remains unknown.\n\nIn October 2025, police found the remains of Robbie Thomson, another missing person from the same property. Four individuals were subsequently arrested and charged in connection with Thomson's demise. In July, investigators uncovered the remains of Robert Lambert, a 75-year-old man from Montague Township who had been missing since July 2018.\n\nThe discovery of Bertrim's remains marks a significant breakthrough, but police are still seeking answers regarding his death. OPP Det. Insp. Jennifer Patton acknowledged the public's interest in the case and requested patience as they continue their investigation.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Third set of human remains found at property in Smiths Falls, Ontario.",
    "Remains identified as Lawrence Bertrim, missing since 2022.",
    "Police seek answers regarding Bertrim's cause of death."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ottawa Citizen",
        "title": "Third set of human remains uncovered at Smiths Falls property",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/third-set-of-human-remains-uncovered-at-smiths-falls-property",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:11:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}