Criminal Organization Pattern
The Groot family represents a multi-generational pattern of obstruction of justice within Ontario's justice system. This investigation connects Norman Groot's 1999 conviction for fabricating evidence to Emily Groot's alleged cover-up of Raffi Ceylan's 2016 death, and extends to Dave Simetic's documentation of systemic corruption across Windsor institutions.
Criminal Code Implications:
- • s. 139 - Obstruction of justice (family pattern)
- • s. 467.1 - Criminal organization
- • s. 121 - Frauds on government
- • s. 122 - Breach of trust by public officer
Key Evidence Sources:
- • R. v. Groot (1999) - CanLII conviction record
- • 328-page binder - Dave Simetic investigation
- • Audio evidence - Emily Groot calls (3 files)
- • Coroner records - Raffi Ceylan death investigation
Timeline: 27 Years of Systemic Obstruction
Norman Groot Convicted
Charge: Obstruction of Justice
Norman Groot, a serving Peel Regional Police officer, was convicted of fabricating evidence and obstructing justice. This conviction established a pattern of misconduct within the Groot family that would continue for decades.
Key Facts:
- • Officer with Peel Regional Police
- • Convicted of fabricating evidence
- • Obstruction of justice charges proven
- • Created precedent for Groot family pattern
- • Potential family connection to Emily Groot (Chief Coroner 2016)
Legal Source:
R. v. Groot (1999) - CanLII case law
Available through Ontario Court records and CanLII database
Emily Groot - Raffi Ceylan Cover-Up
Raffi Ceylan Death Investigation
Dr. Emily Groot served as Ontario's Chief Coroner during the investigation into Raffi Ceylan's suspicious death. Evidence suggests:
Alleged Misconduct:
- • No strychnine testing despite suspicious circumstances
- • Unsigned death certificate vs. electronic signature discrepancies
- • Direct contact with Lucy Ceylan (3 recorded phone calls)
- • "On behalf of Dr. Cameron" call - coordination/conflict evidence
- • Key moment at MM 12-15 in May 10, 2019 call flagged for review
Audio Evidence (3 files):
Family Connection:
INVESTIGATION ONGOING: Relationship between Norman Groot (1999 conviction) and Emily Groot (2016 coroner) being verified. Shared surname and pattern of obstruction suggest potential family ties requiring FOI/genealogical research.
Dave Simetic Investigation Begins
Dave Simetic compiled a 328-page binder documenting the Groot family's involvement in systemic obstruction patterns across Windsor and Peel regions.
Binder Contents:
- • Norman Groot conviction records
- • Emily Groot coroner documentation
- • Windsor Police obstruction patterns
- • Judge Paul Howard network connections
- • Cross-case evidence compilation
Key Arguments:
- • Systemic bias framework
- • Family corruption pattern
- • Criminal organization (s. 467.1)
- • Multi-generational obstruction
- • Foundation for $100M+ claims
Legal Strategy:
The 328-page binder serves as the foundational evidence for arguments of systemic bias and criminal organization under s. 467.1. It connects individual cases (Lucy, Francesco, Dave) into a unified pattern of institutional corruption anchored by the Groot family.
Systemic Corruption Exposed
Evidence continues to mount showing a coordinated network of obstruction involving:
Windsor Police
- • Superintendent Dan Potvin
- • Officer Dave DeLuca
- • Daniel Merlo harassment
- • Chief Jason Bellaire
Judiciary
- • Judge Paul Howard
- • Judge Mary Jo Nolan
- • Bart Seguin (lawyer)
- • Shibley Righton connections
Medical/Coroner
- • Dr. Emily Groot (Chief)
- • Dr. Cameron
- • Unsigned certificates
- • Toxicology obstruction
Criminal Organization Pattern (s. 467.1):
- • 27-year pattern (1999-2026) of coordinated obstruction
- • Multi-agency coordination (Police, Courts, Coroner, Insurance)
- • Family connections (Groot family, Judge Howard network)
- • Financial motivation ($600K+ insurance fraud, estate manipulation)
- • Witness intimidation (Terri Dahls imprisonment, harassment patterns)
The 328-Page Binder: Complete Documentation
Binder Structure
Key Evidence Excerpts
How the Binder Supports Legal Strategy
Cross-Case Network: Windsor Trifecta
Lucy Ceylan Case
- • Emily Groot audio evidence (3 calls)
- • Unsigned death certificate
- • No strychnine testing
- • Windsor Police obstruction
- • Judge Mary Jo Nolan conflict
Francesco Longo Case
- • Judge Paul Howard network
- • Shibley Righton connections
- • $46M police lawsuits (LAT-21-003008)
- • Mary Jo Nolan ties
- • Systemic bias documentation
Dave Simetic Investigation
- • Norman Groot 1999 conviction research
- • Emily Groot family connection inquiry
- • Cross-case pattern analysis
- • s. 467.1 criminal organization framework
- • $100M+ claims foundation
Unified Pattern Evidence:
- • Emily Groot (Coroner) → Lucy's case
- • Norman Groot (Police) → Historical pattern
- • Judge Paul Howard → Francesco's case
- • Mary Jo Nolan → Lucy + Francesco cases
- • Windsor Police → All three cases
- • Obstruction of justice (s. 139)
- • Evidence fabrication/spoliation
- • Witness intimidation
- • Insurance fraud coordination
- • Multi-agency coordination (s. 467.1)
FOI Requests & Next Steps
Outstanding FOI Requests
Peel Regional Police + Ontario Courts (R. v. Groot, 1999)
Ontario Chief Coroner's Office + retirement records
Death investigation, toxicology, unsigned certificate issues
Verify Norman-Emily relationship via public records
Verification Strategy
The Groot Family Conspiracy Must Be Exposed
27 years of obstruction. Two generations. Countless victims.