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Last week, a 31-year-old man from Hemmingford, Que., was charged with committing an indignity to a human body in connection with the death of his partner. He now faces a second-degree murder charge.
31-year-old man was initially charged with committing an indignity to a human body
A 31-year-old man from Hemmingford, Que., who is already in custody in connection with the death of his partner, has now been charged with second-degree murder.
The victim, a 29-year-old woman, was reported missing on Sept. 20.
Last Thursday, the victim’s body was found in a wooded area near her residence. The 31-year-old man was arrested by provincial police that same day.
He appeared at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse the following day to face charges of committing an indignity to a human body.
The man will appear in court later Wednesday to face the second-degree murder charge. A protest against domestic violence is expected to take place in front of the courthouse.
Hemmingford is a small town located just minutes away from the United States border.
CBC News is not naming the accused because there is a publication ban in place to protect the identity of the victim and a child.
With files from Rowan Kennedy