But a source has told CBC News the 44-year-old woman was beaten and strangled. A detective announced at the time that the break in the case had come through technological advances in forensic testing. (Provided)A source told CBC that Fash's DNA had been found on a piece of the victim's clothing. The DNA could be used to establish contact between Cardinal and Fash, but did not prove the encounter was violent. A CBC News source has revealed the case collapsed at the 11th hour due to potential problems with testimony from key witnesses.

Source: CBC News February 26, 2019 12:56 UTC