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Charges upgraded to first-degree murder in Abbotsford homeless camp death

IHIT pursues more serious charge following additional evidence collection.

· 1 min read · HOC Vancouver Desk

Ryan Easton, 49, now faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the April 24 death of a 47-year-old man at an Abbotsford homeless camp. The charge was upgraded from manslaughter after the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team gathered additional evidence. Easton is also charged with arson involving an inhabited property.