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Creston man, 63, charged with murder in February homicide: RCMP

Police say a 56-year-old woman was found dead in her residence on Feb. 6, and that a man was arrested on March 16 following an investigation. File / Global News

A 63-year-old man from B.C.’s Southern Interior has been charged with murder, say police, following an investigation into a woman’s death in last month.

According to police, the Creston RCMP detachment was contacted after a 56-year-old woman was found dead in her residence on Feb. 6.

“Based on the totality of the information, the investigation evolved from a sudden death investigation into a suspected homicide,” police said in a press release.

From there, the RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit took control of the investigation. And on Wednesday, Creston resident Mitchell McIntyre, 63, was arrested.

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“Although initially believed to be a natural death, investigators worked tirelessly on this matter and have since determined it to be a homicide,” said RCMP Sgt. Chris Manseau.

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“A suspect was later identified, and has since been arrested and charged.”

Police say McIntyre is being held in custody pending a future court date.

His next court date will be March 28 in Cranbrook.

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