OPP release photos of two men wanted in Perth murder investigation

Brayton Kennedy (left) and Joseph Madore are wanted for second degree murder by Lanark OPP. – Submitted photos

Lanark County OPP have released photos of the two suspects wanted in connection with the death of an Ottawa man at Last Duel Park in Perth last month.

Officers responded to the incident on April 12, 2026. Richards was transported to a trauma centre, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police said last week arrest warrants have been issued for Joseph Madore, 34, and Brayton Kennedy, 28, both of Ottawa. The pair are each charged with second-degree murder in the death of Christo Allison Richards, 34.

On Sunday, May 3, OPP released photos of the suspects.

Madore is described as six feet two inches tall (188 cm), weighing approximately 189 pounds (86 kg), with a medium build, hazel eyes and black hair. Police say he has tattoos.

Kennedy is described as five feet 11 inches tall (180 cm), weighing approximately 260 pounds (118 kg), with brown hair and blue eyes. He is noted to have a tattoo on his forehead above his left eyebrow.

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

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

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.