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Couple Charged with Targeted Murder of Activist in Burnaby

3/15/2026

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Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi and Arezou Soltani have been charged with first-degree murder in Masood Masjoody's death in Burnaby.
Masood Masjoody, 45, was reported missing February 2; his remains were found March 6 in Mission.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) notes that the killing appears targeted and that the suspects have no prior records and remain in custody.
Investigators are examining civil disputes and Masjoody's political activism as possible factors.

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Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi and Arezou Soltani have been charged with first-degree murder in Masood Masjoody's death in Burnaby.
Masood Masjoody, 45, was reported missing February 2; his remains were found March 6 in Mission.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) notes that the killing appears targeted and that the suspects have no prior records and remain in custody.
Investigators are examining civil disputes and Masjoody's political activism as possible factors.