Two men have been charged in last month’s double killing in Naramata, say police, adding one suspect is at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
The bodies of Kamloops brothers Carlo and Erick Fryer were found by a couple on May 10 while hiking near Naramata Creek Forest Service Road.
At the time, B.C. RCMP called it a targeted incident, with police later releasing the brothers’ identities.
Now, police say first-degree murder charges were approved Friday against Anthony Graham, 35, of Penticton, and Wade Cudmore, 32, of Naramata.
RCMP say Cudmore has been arrested and is in police custody, while Graham is at large.
“Their homicides are believed to be connected to gang and drug activities, with alleged criminal activities not limited to Naramata, but other areas of B.C., including northern B.C. and the Lower Mainland,” said B.C. RCMP Supt. Sanjaya Wijayakoon.
“We are concerned that Anthony is a target and those associated to him, or found in his proximity, are also at risk. Anthony, if you see or hear this message, I am asking you to turn yourself into the nearest police station.”
Police say Graham could be anywhere in B.C., and should be considered armed and dangerous, adding if you see him, do not approach him and immediately call 911.
Penticton RCMP Supt. Brian Hunter thanked police investigators in getting the murder charged approved, adding “we hope this announcement helps to put our community at ease.”
It’s believed that Cudmore is the son of Kathy Richardson, whose body was found inside a Naramata home last week.
Police confirmed there is a relationship between Cudmore and Richardson, but did not disclose what type of relationship it was.
RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey told Global News that Richardson’s death is still being investigated and that there may be links between the cases.
O’Donaghey said the cases are “very complex, to say the least, involving a number of very specialized units. We do appreciate the support of (B.C.’s anti-gang agency), to further these investigations, but also to help ensure the public was safe.”
Anyone who has any information about Graham’s whereabouts, or additional information into the deaths of Erick and Carlo Fryer, is asked to contact the RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit tip-line at 1-877-987-8477.
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