A 49-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of his wife in British Columbia earlier this week.
Merritt RCMP said on Dec. 16, its officers arrived at a home to find a 45-year-old woman suffering from significant injuries. She was taken to hospital where she later died.
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Police said the suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival but was later found and arrested.
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Investigators said the two were husband and wife.
The victim was identified at Pamela Jarvis; Christopher Jarvis has since been charged with second-degree murder.
He is expected to appear in court on Jan. 6.
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