Canada's Second Most Wanted Criminal Just Died In A Plane Crash In Ontario

There was a $100,000 reward for any information that helped lead to his arrest.

Headshot of a bald white man with a red beard, Gene Karl Lahrkamp. Right: A aerial view of an Ontario forest and body of water.

Headshot of a bald white man with a red beard, Gene Karl Lahrkamp. Right: A aerial view of an Ontario forest and body of water.

Editor

One of Canada's most wanted criminals just died in a plane crash in northwestern Ontario.

The B.C. man, named Gene Karl Lahrkamp, recently ranked as the second most wanted fugitive in the country, and there was a $100,000 reward for any information that helped lead to his arrest.

Lahrkamp was wanted for murder by the RCMP and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) on behalf of authorities in Thailand.

He was connected to the murder of a former Canadian resident and "UN" Gang member, named Jimi Sandhu — who was killed in Thailand on February 5.

According to the Bolo Program website, which released the most-wanted list, Sandhu was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds.

The investigation revealed that he was targeted by "two Canadian gunmen who flew back to Canada in the days following the murder," it added.

Shortly after the Bolo Program list came out, a plane crashed near Sioux Lookout in Ontario, on April 30.

According to CityNews, four people died in the crash — including Lahrkamp. The small plane was reportedly leaving from Dryden, Ontario, and was on its way to Marathon.

The plane went down on the way, and the crash site was located near the Sioux Lookout.

The Bolo Program website now lists Lahrkamp as deceased.

This article's right-hand cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

  • Editor

    Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. She got her start working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, then joined Narcity with a move to B.C., leading the launch of West Coast coverage. Her focus now is managing a large group of freelance writers, bringing human-forward and opinion content to the site.

Sikh activist warned of 'imminent' threat to life

B.C. Sikh activist says police warned him of 'imminent' threat to life

Some Canadians in Mexico have been ordered to shelter in place after an outbreak of violence

The affected area includes the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta.

Carney travels to India as Sikh Canadians warn about threats from the Indian government

Canadian Sikhs are calling on Carney to take a firmer stand on India.

Everything we know so far about the fatal Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

From air traffic control transcripts to chilling passenger accounts, here's all the info we have so far.

The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is paying out soon and you can get up to $717

This is a one-time top-up before it replaces the GST/HST credit.

Liberals' affordability benefit coming June 5

Federal Liberals' promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5

Canada Post ending most door-to-door mail

Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery

Drug overdose leading cause of maternal death: VCH

Nearly half of VCH maternal deaths within a year of birth caused by overdose: report

Carney announces new Canada Investment Summit

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at attracting $1 trillion in investment