Suspicious death in Perth park confirmed to be Ottawa man
Posted Apr 21, 2026 10:52:33 AM.
Last Updated Apr 21, 2026 02:49:10 PM.
Provincial police identified a 34-year-old Ottawa man as the victim of a homicide in a Perth park.
Officers were called on April 12 around 3:15 p.m. in Perth, Ont., where they found a person with life-threatening injuries. The victim was found in Last Duel Park along the river.
In a press release April 21, police identified the victim as Christo Allison Richards. They believe the incident was targeted and there is no broad threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing with help from various units, Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Anyone with any information on the investigation should contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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