Second person charged as OPP continue Perth homicide investigation, two murder suspects still wanted

A second person has been arrested in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation in Perth, while police continue to search for two people wanted for second-degree murder.

Lanark OPP responded to Last Duel Park on Sunday, April 12 at approximately 3:15 p.m., where a person was found with life-threatening injuries.

The victim, identified as 34-year-old Christo Allison Richards of Ottawa, was transported to a trauma centre and later pronounced deceased.

In May, a 46-year-old Perth resident was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the investigation.

As part of the ongoing investigation, members of the OPP, with assistance from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), executed a search warrant at a rural property near Terrace, British Columbia. Police say two firearms were seized.

Lyna Du, 32, of Ottawa, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

This charge has not been proven in court.

Du remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Friday, June 12.

Police say arrest warrants have also been issued for Joseph Madore, 34, of Ottawa, and Brayton Kennedy, 28, of Ottawa. Both are charged with second-degree murder.

Investigators believe Madore may be camping in a rural area of British Columbia. Kennedy’s whereabouts are unknown.

Police advise members of the public not to approach either individual if they are seen and to contact police immediately.

The investigation is being conducted by 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. OPP Forensic Identification Services is also assisting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.