Lori Katherine Jollimore was a 58-year-old woman whose life was tragically cut short in her own home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Remembered for her kind and trusting nature, Lori was a cherished mother to her two sons, a loving grandmother to her five grandchildren, and a dear sister. She had worked for years as a continuing care assistant, a role that suited her compassionate spirit. Her family recalls her as a beautiful person inside and out, someone who was always there for her children and who found immense joy in her grandchildren. They describe a woman who was full of love and laughter, making her sudden and violent death all the more devastating for those who knew and loved her.
On the afternoon of Thursday, April 27, 2017, a person known to Lori Jollimore made a distressing discovery. At approximately 1:09 p.m., Halifax Regional Police were called to a residence on Farquharson Street in Dartmouth for a report of a sudden death.
Inside the home, officers found Lori deceased. The scene immediately raised suspicions, prompting a thorough investigation. The following day, an autopsy was performed by the Medical Examiner, and the results confirmed the worst: Lori's death was ruled a homicide. Police have not publicly disclosed the cause of her death or specific details about the scene.
The investigation into Lori Jollimore's murder was taken over by the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators spent days at the Farquharson Street home, meticulously gathering evidence and trying to piece together the final hours of Lori's life. Despite their efforts, no arrests have ever been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with her killing. Police believe that there are people in the community who hold key information that could unravel the case and bring justice to Lori and her grieving family.
Over the years, both police and Lori's family have made public appeals for information. On the third and fifth anniversaries of her death, Halifax Regional Police reiterated their commitment to solving the case, urging anyone with knowledge about the crime to come forward. "We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know," police stated in one release. "It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation." Lori's sister, Darlene, has spoken of the family's unending pain and their desperate need for closure. She described the agony of not knowing who was responsible or why Lori was killed, a sentiment echoed by Lori's son, who stated the family felt "stuck in time" until they get answers.
Lori’s family has been vocal about the impact of her unsolved murder, describing the holidays and family milestones that are now tinged with sadness. They remember her infectious laugh and the love she had for her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored. The lack of resolution has left a void that cannot be filled, compounding their grief with a frustrating sense of injustice. They continue to hope that someone will break the silence and provide the crucial tip that investigators need.
As of April 2022, the investigation into Lori Katherine Jollimore's murder remains active and unsolved. Her case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program. The program offers a cash reward of up to $150,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her death. Investigators urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact the police at 902-490-5016 or to call the Rewards Program line at 1-888-710-9090.
