Canadian Gamer Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder After Amazon Delivery Ruse in California
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Devin Wolfgang Venderhoff, a Canadian gamer, was sentenced to two life terms after impersonating an Amazon delivery person to attack a woman he met online and her partner in California. The victims survived despite serious injuries, and Venderhoff admitted planning the attack with intent to kill. His accomplice testified against him, leading to his conviction for attempted murder and burglary.
- 01Canadian gamer Devin Venderhoff sentenced to two life terms for attempted murder in California.
- 02He impersonated an Amazon delivery person to gain entry to the victim's home with weapons.
- 03Venderhoff planned the attack for a month after an online relationship soured.
- 04Both victims were seriously injured but survived after a violent struggle.
- 05His accomplice pled guilty to assault and testified against him.
- 06Authorities warn about the dangers of obsessive online relationships escalating to violence.
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