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1st degree murder charges laid in death of man from Wetaskiwin, Alta.

Brian Dupe, 63, whose remains were found 90 minutes southwest of Edmonton on Oct. 22. Courtesy, Wetaskiwin RCMP

Two people have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 63-year-old man from Wetaskiwin, Alta.

Cashtin Lee Joseph, 27, and Stanley Victor Howse, 49, have each been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of Brian Michael Dupe.

Dupe was reported missing by his family on Oct. 20, after not being heard from since Oct. 14.

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Dupe’s remains were found in a rural area west of Alder Flats late on Oct. 22, according to the RCMP.

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Missing Wetaskiwin man found dead, warrant issued for alleged killer

Earlier this week, police issued warrants for Joseph, who was arrested on Wednesday in Millet.

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Joseph and Howse, both of Wetaskiwin, remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 1.

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