Victims identified in Kirkland Lake's most recent double homicide
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On Tuesday residents of Kirkland Lake were shocked to learn two people had died in the second double homicide in less than two weeks, Saturday Ontario Provincial Police confirmed the victims’ identities.
On Tuesday residents of small northern Ontario community of Kirkland Lake were shocked to learn two people had died in the second double homicide in less than two weeks.
In a news release Saturday, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) identified the victims as 33-year-old Lea Thompson and 37-year-old Kyle Robertson, both of Kirkland Lake.
Police have not said how they were killed or whether there are any suspects in the case.
Investigators said previously that they believe there is no imminent threat to public safety.
The victims were found Aug. 8 shortly before 8 p.m., when OPP attended a residence on Kirkpatrick Street to for a wellness check.
“Officers located two deceased individuals, one male and one female,” said police.
