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Moncton man charged with first-degree murder following death of missing woman

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WATCH: A Moncton man has been charged with first-degree murder after a woman was found dead in Moncton this week. Callum Smith reports – Sep 28, 2018

A 44-year-old man from Moncton has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman who was reported missing this week.

Claude Blanchard appeared in Moncton provincial court on Friday to face the charge.

READ MORE: RCMP investigating suspicious death after body found on West Lane in Moncton

According to a news release issued at the time of her disappearance, Candice Kennedy-Faguy, 35, was last heard from on Sept. 22. Her body was found on West Lane late on the afternoon of Sept. 26, and the death was later ruled a homicide.

A photo of Candice Kennedy-Faguy released on Sept. 23 when she was reported missing. Provided/RCMP

Blanchard was arrested Thursday night as part of the investigation.

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Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call the New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit at 506-857-2400 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

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