Man, 45, charged with murder in Fredericton woman’s death

A 45-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Fredericton woman.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the sudden death of Sonia Vivian Timbre in Fredericton earlier this month.

Officers found Timbre, 42, dead in a downtown residence on Sept. 7. They also found Aaron Jesse Rice at the scene and he was taken to hospital, according to a Fredericton Police Force news release.

Police deemed Timbre’s death a homicide and launched an investigation.

On Wednesday, police arrested and charged Rice with murder. He was held in custody.

“The FPF’s Victim Witness Services team has been working closely with the victim’s family throughout the investigation,” the release reads. “Our thoughts are with Ms. Timbre’s family and friends as they process this tragic loss.”

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