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Deadly Dundas fire is now a homicide investigation: Hamilton Police

Carla and Alan Rutherford, the victims of a deadly fire in Dundas, which is now being investigated as a homicide.
Carla and Alan Rutherford, the victims of a deadly fire in Dundas, which is now being investigated as a homicide. Hamilton Police Service

A deadly fire in Dundas is now being investigated as a homicide.

Hamilton police say the Ontario Fire Marshal has determined the fire was deliberately set.

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The fire broke out around 3:45 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018,  at a home on Greening Court, killing its two occupants.

The blaze was immediately described as suspicious.

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The victims were later identified as 64 year old Carla Rutherford and her 63 year old husband Allan Rutherford.

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Hamilton Police are asking for anyone with information into this homicide or anyone who knew the victims to contact Detective Ben Adams at 905-546-3836. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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