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20 May 2009

Stranger and stranger

Two people have been arrested in connection with the case of missing 8-year-old Victoria "Tori" Stafford, according to reports.

The Woodstock, Ont., girl went missing on April 8 and was last seen walking away from her school with an unidentified woman.

Police sources close to the case confirmed a man and woman were arrested last night but released few details about the charges they are facing -- or the identities of the suspects.
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UPDATE: Two arrested are named...
Michael Thomas Rafferty, 28, and Terri-Lynne McClintic, 18, were arraigned on the charges and abduction charges in a Woodstock, Ont., court.

The relationship between the two accused was unclear, but there are reports the pair is known to one or both of Tori’s parents.
More details at the 3pm presser.

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LAST WORD: Another unanswered question...
"I believe McClintic may be familiar with Tara McDonald," OPP Det.-Insp. William Renton said. "I believe they're familiar with one another."

The news conference was stopped abruptly after Renton made the statement, leaving questions about the nature of the relationship unanswered.
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