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Scarborough Man Facing First Degree Murder Charges in Fort Erie Double Homicide

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First degree murder charges laid.

A Scarborough man is facing two first degree murder charges in connection to a Fort Erie double homicide.

Detectives continue to investigate the murders of 20 year old Juliana Pannunzio and 18 year old Christine Crooks. 

The pair were shot to death on January 19th of last year while attending a gathering at a Fort Erie Short-term residence. 

Police say as a result of the investigation, charges against 30 year old Trevor Barnett of Scarborough have been upgraded to two counts of first degree murder. 

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact homicide detectives at (905) 688-4111 ext. 1004406, CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or the dedicated Tip Line at 289-248-1058.

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