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Arrest made in Wolseley woman's slaying

By: Gabrielle Giroday

Posted: 05/8/2010 1:00 AM

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Catherine Gastador: found slain (FAMILY PHOTO)

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The family of a slain Winnipeg woman said Friday they're relieved investigators have made an arrest in the woman's death.

Police said Friday morning they had a man in custody -- but weren't releasing his name -- after Catherine Gastador, 23, was found dead Tuesday in a Preston Avenue condominium block known as the Rothesay.

Winnipeg Police Service spokesman Const. Jason Michalyshen said the man was arrested Friday morning. The suspect faces a second-degree murder charge, but no formal charge has yet been laid.

Gastador was a legal assistant at Fillmore Riley who had wanted to pursue a law career. Her father, Ed Gastador, said he discovered her body in the bedroom of her condo Tuesday afternoon after she didn't show up for work and her fellow employees became worried.

A knife was found beside Catherine's body.

Ed Castador said investigators came to his home Friday morning to tell him about the arrest, but did not divulge the man's identity.

"I feel glad and relieved," he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the homicide unit at 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 786-8477 (TIPS).

gabrielle.giroday@freepress.mb.ca

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 8, 2010 A3

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