Two Charged With First-Degree Murder After Body Of Masood Masjoody Found
The remains of Masood Masjoody have been located in Mission, British Columbia, and two people have been charged with first-degree murder as investigators continue to treat the case as a homicide. The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team led searches and followed multiple leads before making the discovery.
Body Found and Charges
Investigators located Masood Masjoody’s remains in Mission after several weeks of searching. On Friday, investigators arrested 48-year-old Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver in connection with the matter. The British Columbia Prosecution Service has approved one count of first-degree murder against each of the two individuals.
Masood Masjoody: Investigation Details
The homicide inquiry began after Masood Masjoody went missing. The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team pursued several leads and carried out multiple searches before locating the remains. Investigators have said the victim and the two accused were known to one another, and they have described a continuing effort to determine motive.
“While the motive is still under investigation, we can say the victim and two accused were known to each other, ” said Sgt. Freda Fong. Investigators acknowledge the case has generated significant concern, particularly within local communities, and have emphasized the investigative work that led to the arrests.
Community Impact and Next Steps
The investigative team noted the case has affected the Iranian community and generated widespread public interest. Now that the matter is before the courts, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has stated no further information will be released at this time.
The accused will face the criminal justice process under the charge of first-degree murder. With the prosecution service having approved the charges, the case will proceed through the courts, where additional details will be disclosed in scheduled legal filings and hearings.
