Man charged with murder following Death in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove

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The RNC has arrested and charged a 36-year-old man following the death of a woman in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove.

The man who will not be named to protect the identity of the victim, will appear in Provincial Court today to face charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and breaches of court orders. The two were known to one another.

The victim was last seen in the area of Middleton Street in St. John’s. Investigators continue to seek any witnesses from this area who may have seen anything suspicious between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 5.

Anyone with any video footage during the same time period, involving a blue, four-door, Hyundai Elantra that travelled from the east end of St. John’s between Middleton Street, and Liam Drive in Outer Cove or any other information is asked to contact the RNC or Crime Stoppers.

Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis as a result of this information is encouraged to contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at 8-1-1. In case of an emergency, contact 9-1-1.