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Police probe homicides of husband and wife in Abbotsford, B.C.

May 11, 2022 | 2:57 PM

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police have identified a husband and wife, both in their 70s, as homicide victims in Abbotsford, B.C. 

Investigators say 77-year-old Arnold De Jong and 76-year-old Joanne De Jong were found dead in a home on Monday. 

A statement from police says it’s unclear if the killings were random or targeted.

Sgt. David Lee of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says they are releasing the names and a photo of the victims to further the investigation and identify other possible witnesses.