An Alberta man has been charged in connection with a double homicide that occurred last month in Langley, British Columbia. Cregg Lafferty-Tuccaro, a 33-year-old from Alberta, faces two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of a 33-year-old man and an 18-year-old girl.
Details of the Incident
On April 27, just after 11 a.m., Langley RCMP responded to a call at a residence in the 21000 block of 16 Avenue in Langley. Upon arrival, first responders discovered two deceased individuals inside the home. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was subsequently called in to lead the investigation.
Police confirmed that the victims were an 18-year-old girl and a 33-year-old man who lived together at the residence. However, authorities have not disclosed their identities or the nature of their relationship, citing respect for the families' privacy and the fact that such details are not essential to the investigation.
Police Statement
In a statement released on Monday, IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong expressed condolences to the victims' families. “This was a tragic incident and our hearts break for the victims’ families as they grieve the sudden loss of their loved ones,” Fong said. “Our thoughts are with them as well as the first responders and support workers who responded to this call.”
Fong also announced that a suspect had been arrested on Sunday and formally charged. “Through teamwork and persistence, IHIT investigators gathered the evidence needed to secure charges, which we hope will support the healing of those impacted,” she added.
Suspect Background
Cregg Lafferty-Tuccaro, a 33-year-old Alberta man, has been charged with second-degree murder for both victims. According to police, the suspect had no prior significant interactions with British Columbia law enforcement. However, investigators believe he was known to the victims and that the homicides were an isolated incident.
Lafferty-Tuccaro remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 11.
