In January 1995, 23-year-old Elena Tchoudakova—a vibrant Russian immigrant studying interior design at Ryerson University—was found brutally beaten to death in her Toronto apartment bathtub. The investigation focused on Gilbert Ho, a friend of Elena’s, who was later convicted in a case built largely on circumstantial evidence and motive rather than direct witness testimony. Over the years his guilt has been questioned by advocates of wrongful conviction, who point to gaps in the case, forensic ambiguities, and a lack of definitive proof. Elena’s murder and its aftermath remain a contentious chapter in Ontario’s legal history, raising questions about how much “reasonable doubt” truly means.