Two suspects wanted for second-degree murder in Perth’s Last Duel Park death

Lanark OPP now have two suspects in connection with the death of an Ottawa man at Last Duel Park in Perth on April 12.

On Tuesday, April 28, police say arrest warrants have been issued for Joseph Madore, 34, and Brayton Kennedy, 28, both of Ottawa. Both are charged with second degree murder in the death of Christo Allison Richards, 34, of Ottawa. He was transported to a trauma centre and later pronounced deceased.

Police urge members of the public not to approach the suspects if seen.

Lanark OPP are conducting this investigation, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP East Region Regional Support Team.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to immediately contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.