The two men had been friends for 15 years, starting when they were neighbours in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. His work permit had expired, his refugee claim was denied and the appeal refused, Pathmanathan said — he was desperate to hide. The friend told Pathmanathan his beard and moustache had grown out; his hair was longer and unkempt. Some time after this, Toronto police allege Kanagaratnam was killed by Buce McArthur, and the remains of his body buried in planters. Last year, Kanagaratnam’s brother made a three-way call to him and another friend, asking them to search for him.

Source: thestar April 30, 2018 00:00 UTC