Amy Houge’s Tragic Death: 2 Suspects, Tony Charboneau and Brandi Luffy, Accused of Murder

According to True Crime News, in a chilling case from Washington County, Tony Charboneau is facing serious charges after allegedly kidnapping and brutally killing his ex-girlfriend, Amy Houge with the help of his new girlfriend Brandi Luffy. The tragic events unfolded on June 20, according to a statement from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The nightmare began with an argument between Charboneau and Amy Houge. During the dispute Charboneau allegedly punched and stomped on Houge. Following this Charboneau and Luffy placed Houge in a wheelchair and tied her hands and feet with ratchet straps preventing her from escaping. The couple then collected shovels, tarps, a pickax and a gun. They drove Houge still restrained in the wheelchair to a wooded area near Charboneau’s home. There, Charboneau allegedly dug a shallow grave using the tools they had brought. After taking Houge out of the wheelchair he reportedly shot her killing her instantly. Authorities say Charboneau spent the rest of the day burying Amy Houge in the grave and covering her with rocks and tree limbs. Luffy stayed in the car acting as a lookout. After burying the body Charboneau and Luffy allegedly destroyed the ratchet straps and tarp and disposed of Houge’s purse in a river in Jefferson County.

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Amy Houge’s Tragic Death: 2 Suspects, Tony Charboneau and Brandi Luffy, Accused of Murder (PHOTO: Law & Crime)

Luffy later admitted to investigators that she had helped Charboneau in carrying out the crime. She led authorities to the wooded area where they discovered Houge’s partially decomposed body with a bullet wound to her head. On August 5 Washington County Prosecuting Attorney John Jones announced a series of charges against Charboneau including first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault, first-degree kidnapping, abandonment of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. Luffy faces charges of felony murder, first-degree kidnapping, abandonment of a corpse tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. Jones highlighted the gravity of the case stating “This case is horrifying in every respect and my office will not rest until the victim’s killers are brought to justice.” Charboneau had previously faced charges on suspicion of domestic assault against Amy Houge which are still pending in the Washington County Associate Circuit Court. The community is left in shock as the details of this horrific crime continue to unfold and the legal system moves forward in its pursuit of justice for Amy Houge.

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