Slain Iranian Activist in Vancouver Had Previously Warned About People Arrested Following His Murder

Two suspects have been charged with first-degree murder after the remains of Iranian activist Masood Masjoody were found in British Columbia.Masjoody, a mathematician who had been critical of the Iranian regime, went missing in early February in Burnaby, B.C. The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) launched an investigation into the whereabouts of 45-year-old Masjoody on the evening of Feb. 2 after receiving reports from concerned neighbours.Initial investigation by the Burnaby RCMP determined Masjoody’s disappearance was “out of character and criminality was involved,” and evidence led investigators to believe Masjoody was a victim of homicide.Masjoody had posted on social media last October about a man and woman, alleging they were out to kill him, and now several months later, the two individuals are the two suspects police have arrested in connection with Masjoody’s death....