Two teens suspected of killing North Carolina woman and her Australian boyfriend charged with murder of third man from Vancouver

A pair of teenagers suspected in the murders of a North Carolina woman and her Australian boyfriend have been charged in the death of a third man from Vancouver.

A manhunt was underway in Canada Thursday morning for 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky and 19-year-old Kam McLeod. They were charged Wednesday with one count of second-degree murder in the death of 64-year-old Leonard Dyck, authorities said in a press release.

He was found dead Friday at a highway pullout just more than a mile away from burning gray truck, which has since been identified as belonging to the suspects.

“We are truly heartbroken by the sudden tragic loss of Len,” Dyck’s family said in a statement on Wednesday.

“He was a loving husband and father. His death has created unthinkable grief and we are struggling to understand what has happened.”

The teens are also wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of 24-year-old Chynna Deese and 23-year-old Lucas Fowler, who is also the son of New South Wales Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler.

Authorities on Monday found the couple dead alongside the Alaska Highway, just south of Liard Hot Springs in British Colombia. Fowler and Deese were touring Canada and had been approaching the end of a road trip to Alaska when their 1968 Chevrolet broke down.

As a result of the murder charges, authorities have issued a Canada-wide warrant for McLeod and Schmegelsky, who remain at large. They were last seen in Gillam, a town of about 1,300 with only “one way in and one way out by road,” its mayor, Dwayne Forman said.

Schmegelsky’s father, Alan, said he fears his son will die in a confrontation with police, who he worries will “shoot first and ask questions later.”

“He’s going to be dead today or tomorrow – I know that. He wants his hurt to end,” he told The Canadian Press, breaking down into tears.

“They’re going to go out in a blaze of glory. Trust me on this. That’s what they’re going to do. Rest in peace Bryer. I love you. I am so sorry all this had to happen. I am so sorry that I couldn’t rescue you.”

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Tuesday shared photos of the teen suspects on Twitter, but warned the public against approaching them.

“We are asking the public that if you spot Kam McLeod of Bryer Schmegelsky to consider them as dangerous – take no actions – do not approach – and call 911 immediately,” authorities said.