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Charges laid, RCMP arrest third suspect in Neepawa murder

Manitoba RCMP have arrested Kelsie Lesergent, 20, of Brandon in connection with the death of a Neepawa man. RCMP handout

The third suspect wanted in connection to the death of 62-year-old man in Neepawa has been arrested.

On Friday evening, RCMP announced 20-year-old Kelsie Lesergent of Brandon had been placed under arrest.

She’s charged with second degree murder.

Earlier in the day, Mounties appealed to the public for help finding Lesergent who was believed to be in Brandon.

The 10-month homicide investigation began after the victim’s body was found at a residence in Neepawa on November 25, 2017.

RCMP arrested two people other people on Wednesday in connection to the crime.

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Molly Syganiec, 21, of Brandon, was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

Denver Henderson, 34, of Killarney, was charged with manslaughter and accessory to murder.

Both were scheduled to appear in Winnipeg Provincial Court Friday.

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