Death of missing woman Melinda Gladys Charles considered suspicious

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Deschambault Lake RCMP announced Monday that the body of Melinda Gladys Charles was located.

Charles, 47, was reported missing on March 23 after she was last seen in the Deschambault Lake area in northern Saskatchewan.

Police officials said her death is considered suspicious.

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The RCMP major crimes unit is assisting with the investigation.

Charles is from Stanley Mission, Sask., which is approximately 395 kilometres north of Saskatoon.