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Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Haliburton residence

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A Haliburton man faces a second-degree murder charge after OPP found a deceased male inside a home on Tuesday. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

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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