A man is facing manslaughter charges in the death of a 37-year-old woman found in Chilliwack, B.C., this spring.
RCMP officers responding to reports of a “suspicious occurrence” found Chantelle Ruhl dead in the 7500 block of Vedder Road on April 21.
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Police quickly ruled the death a homicide.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says on that on Saturday, David Knox was charged with manslaughter and indignity to human remains in Ruhl’s death.
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Court records indicate investigators believe Knox killed Ruhl two days before her body was discovered.
Police did not say whether the two knew one another, or provide any details on a motive in the killing.
Knox was due to appear in court on Monday.
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