Brampton man wanted for murder after woman found dead
Published June 17, 2022 at 1:20 pm
A Brampton woman is dead and police are asking the public for help with the hunt for her suspected killer.
Just before 6:00 a.m. on Friday (June 17), Peel Regional Police say officers were called to a home near Aloma Cres. and Avondale Blvd. for a report of a disturbance.
When officers arrived on the scene, police say they located a deceased adult woman inside the residence with obvious signs of trauma.
Investigators have identified Linval Alfonso Ritchie, a 29-year-old man from Brampton who was in an intimate partner relationship with the victim as a suspect and say Ritchie is now wanted for murder.
Ritchie is known to be associated with two vehicles:
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 door red, bearing Ontario Licence CMLT 713
- 2006 Audi NAQ 4 Door grey, bearing Ontario Licence CLJJ 458
Investigators continue to search for Linval Ritchie and encourage him to seek legal counsel and turn himself in.
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Anyone with information on the incident or Ritchie’s whereabouts are asked to call investigators at (905)-453–2121 ext. 3205. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting PeelCrimestoppers.ca.
Residents are being asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues, and police say they believe the killing to be an isolated incident.
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