Son charged with the first degree murder of his parents

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Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of OPP Acting Detective Inspector Heidi Stewart from the Criminal Investigation Branch, continues to investigate the suspicious deaths of two adults.

The victims are confirmed to be husband and wife and have been identified as 55 year old Susan Gubbels and 54 year old Mario Gubbels. Both victims are from Warwick Township. The post mortem examinations are expected to take place later this week.

The accused has been identified as their son, Jeremy Gubbels, 26 years old of London.

The OPP has charged the accused with two counts of first degree murder. He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear by video at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on July 16, 2014.

Arkona Road continues to be closed between Zion Line and Egremont Road for the police investigation. It is expected to remain closed for several more hours.

The OPP is not searching for any further suspects as this is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Lambton County Criminal Investigation Unit at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 882-1011.

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