Elizabeth Spurgeon

Elizabeth "Liz" Spurgeon was a woman of many talents, known by her family and friends for her loving heart, creative mind, and wonderful sense of humour. The 36-year-old mother from Cambridge, Ontario, was devoted to her 13-year-old son, who was the light of her life. A licensed hairstylist who also held a business degree, Liz combined her entrepreneurial spirit with her artistic flair, viewing hairstyling as an art form she used to spread beauty and confidence. Her creativity extended to a passion for powerlifting, where she channeled her strength and determination. Remembered as someone who could light up a room with her laughter, Liz loved to dance and was often the source of joy at family gatherings.

The tragic end to her vibrant life came in the early morning hours of Friday, September 12, 2025. Her body was discovered in a rural area of North Dumfries Township, near the intersection of West River Road and Brant-Waterloo Road. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation by the Waterloo Regional Police Service. Initially deemed a suspicious death, the case was officially upgraded to a homicide investigation within weeks. Investigators have remained tight-lipped about the specific details of her death, never publicly revealing the cause or the nature of her injuries.

From the outset, the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Major Crime Unit has focused on piecing together a timeline of Elizabeth's final days. In their initial releases, police noted that a vehicle may have been involved in the incident but did not confirm if she had been struck by one. Investigators have not named any suspects or persons of interest. The core of their public appeal has been a consistent request for information regarding her whereabouts and activities in the days leading up to September 12, 2025. They have urged anyone who knew her or had contact with her during that time to come forward, believing that even the smallest detail could be crucial to understanding what happened.

In her obituary, Elizabeth’s family remembered her as a playful and supportive sister, a fun-loving aunt to her two nephews, and a cherished daughter. They wrote that her "creativity shone through in every aspect of her life." The family also extended their gratitude to the community for the overwhelming love and support they received and thanked the investigators for their dedicated work and ongoing support. Funeral services were held on September 23, 2025, followed by an interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Breslau, Ontario.

More than a year after her death, the case remains unsolved and is featured on lists of cold cases in southwestern Ontario. As of May 2026, investigators had still not released her cause of death and continued to seek information from the public about her final days. The questions surrounding who killed Elizabeth Spurgeon and why her life was cut short linger, leaving her family and community searching for answers and justice.

The investigation into the homicide of Elizabeth Spurgeon is ongoing. The Waterloo Regional Police Service continues to appeal to the public for any information that might help solve the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the WRPS Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8191. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.