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Toronto cop demoted after failing to properly investigate woman’s calls for help days before her murder

(5 months ago)
Phil Tsekouras
TorontoApple-news

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Toronto Police Constable Anson Alfonso was demoted for 18 months and ordered to attend supplemental training after failing to properly investigate death threats reported by Daniella Mallia, who was murdered three days later in August 2022.

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  1. 1 August 18, 2022: Daniella Mallia murdered, three days after reporting death threats to police.
  2. 2 Recently (prior to June 24, 2025): Constable Anson Alfonso pleaded guilty to tribunal charges and was demoted.
  • Constable Alfonso demoted and required to undergo training.
  • Daniella Mallia was murdered.
  • Potential impact on public trust in police.
What: Toronto Police Constable Anson Alfonso was demoted and ordered to undergo training for failing to properly investigate a woman's (Daniella Mallia) calls for help regarding death threats from her boyfriend, leading to her murder three days later.
When: Demotion occurred recently (article published June 24, 2025). Daniella Mallia's murder was on August 18, 2022.
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Why: Constable Alfonso failed to conduct a proper investigation into the reported death threats.
How: Constable Alfonso pleaded guilty to tribunal charges, resulting in his rank reduction to second class constable for 18 months and mandatory supplemental training.

Toronto Police Constable Anson Alfonso was demoted for 18 months and ordered to attend supplemental training after failing to properly investigate death threats reported by Daniella Mallia, who was murdered three days later in August 2022.