The YPG told Tassone’s family that his body was taken by ISIL militants, and wasn’t recovered until May. Officials said they later confirmed the body was Tassone based on dental records. RelatedBut Martino said now that the body is back in Canada, the Office of the Chief Coroner will do another autopsy to verify his identity. Martino said she and her children waited five hours at a warehouse for her son’s body to arrive. She said she hopes the investigation will be finished before July 3, when she is due to return to work.

Source: National Post June 11, 2017 21:45 UTC