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The Tragic Barrhaven Murders
On a quiet street in the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven, a horrific tragedy unfolded that shook the community to its core. A mother and her four young children, along with a family acquaintance, were senselessly murdered in their own home. The gruesome discovery was made on March 6th, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit neighbourhood.
The Victims
The victims, all Sri Lankan nationals who had recently moved to Canada, have been identified as 35-year-old Banbaranayake Gama Walwwe Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake and her four children: Seven-year-old Inuka Wickramasinghe, Four-year-old Ashwini Wickramasinghe, Three-year-old Ranaya Wickramasinghe, and two-month-old Kelly Wickramasinghe. A sixth man, 40-year-old Gamini Amarakoon Amarakoon Mudiyanselage, was also found deceased at the scene.
The Suspect
19-year-old Febrio De-Zoysa has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with the heinous crime. De-Zoysa is scheduled to make another brief appearance by phone on Thursday as the legal proceedings continue.
The Aftermath
The sole survivor of the brutal attack, Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, the husband and father of the victims, was rushed to the hospital in serious condition. Fortunately, he has since been released and is now recovering from the traumatic events that unfolded in his own home.
A Community in Mourning
The Barrhaven community has come together in grief and support for the victims and their loved ones. The shocking nature of the crime has left residents reeling, with many struggling to come to terms with the senseless loss of life in their peaceful neighbourhood.
As the investigation continues and the legal process unfolds, the memory of the victims will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them. The community will stand strong in the face of tragedy, united in their determination to seek justice for the lives taken too soon.
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