Prosecutors in British Columbia have added a third count of second-degree murder against a man already accused in a violent triple homicide that shocked an east Vancouver neighbourhood earlier this fall.
Charges Expanded in Fatal September Attack
The suspect, Viet Quy John Ly, was initially arrested on September 5 and charged with two counts of second-degree murder. This week, the B.C. Prosecution Service formally laid a third murder charge against him. Ly has remained in custody since his arrest.
The new charge is connected to the death of Jinfeng Guan, 50, who Vancouver police have confirmed was Ly's former spouse. Guan was discovered with life-threatening injuries in a residential building two blocks from the primary crime scene. She was rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries on September 11.
Details of the Tragic Discovery
The investigation began on the morning of September 5, when police were called to a condo unit near Joyce Street and Vanness Avenue. Inside, they found two women who had been stabbed to death. They were identified as Jianghui Deng, 55, and 54-year-old Chunxiu Yin.
During their initial response, investigators located a third victim, Guan, gravely injured in a separate building nearby. The proximity of the discoveries pointed to a connected series of violent acts.
The apartment building at 3264 Vanness Ave. became the focal point of a major police investigation that has now spanned several months.
Legal Proceedings and Community Impact
The escalation of charges from two to three counts of second-degree murder underscores the severity of the case as presented by the Crown. Legal experts note that each charge will require the prosecution to prove Ly's culpability in each individual death.
The triple homicide sent waves of grief and concern through the local community, highlighting issues of domestic violence and public safety. The case continues to move through the British Columbia justice system as authorities prepare their evidence.
No information about a potential motive or the relationships between all parties has been officially released beyond the confirmation that Guan was the accused's former spouse. The investigation by the Vancouver Police Department is likely ongoing, supporting the prosecution's case.
