Update #2 - Male Arrested in Durham Region’s Fifth Homicide

A 64-year-old male has been arrested in relation to the homicide investigation in Newcastle.

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 9:10 a.m., members of East Division responded to an unknown trouble call at a residence in the area of Farrow Avenue and Highway 2.  Officers located a female with obvious signs of trauma, who was pronounced deceased.

The female victim has been identified as Marilyn Stevens, age 62 of Newcastle.

On Friday, September, 26, 2025, the victim’s husband was taken into custody without incident.

Scott Stevens, age 64 from Newcastle is charged with: First Degree Murder.

He was held for a bail hearing.  

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Det. Green of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5319.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Intimate Partner Violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and psychological abuse. It knows no boundaries and can impact people of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This incident serves as a crucial reminder that we must come together as a community to support those affected by domestic violence and work towards creating safer environments for everyone.

If you or anyone you know is a victim of Intimate Partner Violence please reach out for help.  For information and resources available please visit:

https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/intimate-partner-violence/

UPDATE#1 SENT ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2025

Female Identified in Durham’s Fifth Homicide Identified

ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

Female Located Deceased in Newcastle 

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