A Haliburton man has been charged with second-degree murder and police found a body inside a home early Tuesday.
Around 1 a.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to call for assistance at a residence on Highland Street in the village, about 125 kilometres north of Peterborough.
Police say they located a deceased male inside the home.
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The investigation led to the arrest of Norman Hart, 33, of Haliburton, who was charged with second-degree murder.
Both Haliburton Highlands and City of Kawartha Lakes OPP are continuing the investigation under the direction of Det. Staff Sgt. Kurtis Fredericks of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
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On Wednesday, OPP identified the victim as Robert James Brown, 49, of Haliburton.
Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 705-286-1431 or 1-888-310-1122 or the Kawartha/Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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