- UPDATE #5 - OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN PERTH - One Person Arrested, Two Remain Wanted
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-UPDATE #5- OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN PERTH
One Person Arrested, Two Remain Wanted
(PERTH, ON) - Police have arrested and charged an individual in relation to a suspicious death in Perth. Investigators are asking for the public’s help to locate two individuals that remain wanted for second degree murder.
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 3:15 pm, officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Last Duel Park, where one person was located with life-threatening injuries. The individual, identified as 34-year-old Christo ALLISON RICHARDS of Ottawa, was transported to a trauma centre and later pronounced deceased.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, Michael LEWIS, 46 years old of Perth, has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, contrary to section 465(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC). The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Arrest warrants have been issued for Joseph MADORE, 34 years old of Ottawa, and Brayton KENNEDY, 28 years old of Ottawa. Both are charged with second degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) CC. If seen, do not approach. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.
Investigators believe MADORE is currently in British Columbia, with known associations in the Richmond, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Terrace areas. KENNEDY may be travelling with him or may still be in the Ottawa area.
The Lanark County OPP is conducting the 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.