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Tragic Murder-Suicide: Family Deaths Linked to Mental Health Issues

2/6/2026

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The coroner's inquest into the June 13, 2023 Prince Rupert family deaths found evidence of a murder-suicide.
RCMP officer Cpl. Matthew Blumberg testified that Christopher Duong likely killed his wife Janet Nguyen and their two sons before taking his own life.
Duong had a history of mental health issues and paranoia, including the belief that a hit had been ordered against him.

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Story summary

The coroner's inquest into the June 13, 2023 Prince Rupert family deaths found evidence of a murder-suicide.
RCMP officer Cpl. Matthew Blumberg testified that Christopher Duong likely killed his wife Janet Nguyen and their two sons before taking his own life.
Duong had a history of mental health issues and paranoia, including the belief that a hit had been ordered against him.