A man charged with murder in connection with a fatal fire in northern New Brunswick two-and-a-half years ago will appear in court on Monday.
New Brunswick RCMP say 42-year-old Charles Alex Maltais appeared before a judge by way of tele-remand on Saturday.
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Police say he was arrested in Richmond, B.C., on Wednesday and brought back to New Brunswick two days later.
Lucille Maltais, 71, was found dead inside a burned home in Val-d’Amour, N.B., on Oct. 22, 2016.
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Investigators determined the fire was deliberately set and Lucille Maltais’ death was deemed a homicide.
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Charles Maltais remains in custody. He will face a judge this afternoon.
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