COCHRANE, Ont. – Police say human remains found in northern Ontario are those of a 70-year-old woman who went missing two weeks ago.
Ontario Provincial Police say the remains were found in Fournier Township, southwest of Cochrane, Ont., on Saturday night.
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An autopsy conducted on Monday confirmed they are those of Aline Lalonde, also known as Aline New.
She was last seen at her home in Cochrane on May 3 and her disappearance sparked a search involving canine, helicopter and forensic units.
Police have charged 41-year-old Richard New with second-degree murder in connection with her death.
He is scheduled to appear in Cochrane court on June 7.
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