A months-long international manhunt ended at a Kingston airport — and now a Toronto woman stands accused of second-degree murder.
A Toronto woman who allegedly fled to Jamaica following a fatal shooting has been extradited and returned to Canada to face justice. Debbie Jones, 43, was extradited from Kingston, Jamaica, on Friday, March 6, 2026, and was arrested and charged with second-degree murder upon her return to Canada.
The Shooting
Toronto police say officers responded to a shooting at a plaza on the northwest corner of Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West on Monday, September 30, 2024, at around 7:28 a.m. A man who had been shot was located at the scene and was pronounced dead. The victim was later identified as 42-year-old Anthony McBean of Toronto.
Investigators allege that Jones and a second assailant shot and killed McBean before she fled to Jamaica in a bid to evade prosecution. The killing was recorded as the 66th homicide in Toronto for 2024.
The Hunt
Jones was apprehended by the Jamaica Fugitive Apprehension Team, based at the Specialized Investigation Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, on January 19, 2026.
Following her arrest, Jones waived her right to an extradition hearing, clearing the way for her return to Canada. She was officially handed over to Canadian law enforcement officials at the Norman Manley International Airport on March 6, 2026.
Jamaica’s Message to Fugitives
Jamaican authorities used the case to send a firm message to those who believe the island can serve as a refuge from justice. Superintendent of Police Oral Henry of the Specialized Investigation Branch stated that Jamaica will not provide a safe haven for persons evading justice in other jurisdictions, and that the island will not be a sanctuary for those seeking to escape prosecution in other countries.
One Suspect Still at Large
The investigation continues into a second suspect, 37-year-old Ricardo Manuel Bailey, who remains wanted for the same homicide and is believed to have also fled to Jamaica.
Toronto police are urging anyone with information about Bailey’s whereabouts to contact investigators. Those with tips can reach the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit at 416-808-7400 or submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477.
What’s Next
Jones is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court as her case moves through the justice system. The charges against her have not been proven in court, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
