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Man wanted for second-degree murder in Leamington, police say he's dangerous

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An Ontario Provincial Police patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

LEAMINGTON, Ont. β€” Ontario Provincial Police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect believed to be involved in a recent homicide in Leamington.

OPP say they issued a well-being check Wednesday at a home on Sherk Street where they found 83-year-old Anita Goodings dead.

They say after an investigation, they issued an arrest warrant for a 61-year-old Kevin Goodings, who has no fixed address, on charges of second-degree murder.

A press release from the OPP did not indicate whether the deceased and suspect are related.

Police say the suspect is a white male approximately 5’11”, 180 pounds with a medium build, and has green eyes, white hair, a white goatee and several tattoos.

They say Goodings is believed to be dangerous and a risk to public safety, and warn anyone who sees him to call 911 and not approach him.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 15, 2025.

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