Canadian posed as Amazon driver to attempt to kill girl he met on-line

A Canadian man was sentenced Thursday to 2 consecutive life sentences for the tried homicide of two individuals in Monterey County, one in all whom he met on-line.

Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef, 26, of North Vancouver, British Columbia, met a lady who lives in Salinas by on-line gaming. In November 2024, he traveled from Canada to Monterey County and, based on prosecutors, bought knives, handcuffs and duct tape and surveilled the house and office of the sufferer.

Posing as an Amazon supply driver, on the evening of the assault, he approached her house, and the feminine sufferer’s boyfriend answered the door.

Vanderhoef compelled his manner inside and stabbed the boyfriend. Both victims had been in a position to flee outdoors because the assault continued. The male was in a position to disarm Vanderhoef and stab him, however Vanderhoef was in a position to deal with the feminine sufferer and choke her till she couldn’t breathe. Both victims survived.

Having been obsessive about the lady for a yr, Vanderhoef confessed that he had been planning the assault for greater than a month earlier than flying to California, based on prosecutors. He stated his plan was to “actually kill someone.”

Vanderhoef had traveled to California with a good friend, Darius Avery White, who was arrested whereas sitting on a flight to return to Canada. White, who testified towards Vanderhoef, pleaded responsible to assault costs and was sentenced in April.

Vanderhoef was moreover sentenced to 5 consecutive years for inflicting bodily harm and utilizing a weapon through the fee of against the law. He was convicted after a jury trial in February.

In a press release, Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto stated, “We hope this case serves as a powerful reminder that online interactions can carry real world consequences, and we encourage parents and community members to remain engaged, informed, and proactive in protecting themselves and their children.”