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Edmonton-area man charged with the second-degree murder of his wife

Jul 6, 2018 | 5:46 AM

SPRUCE GROVE, Alta. – Alberta RCMP have arrested a man in the death of his wife.

Police say last May, Mounties responded to a report of the sudden death of a woman in Spruce Grove, a community just west of Edmonton.

The woman has been identified as 74-year-old Freda Joyes.

Robert Joyes, who is also 74, has been charged with second-degree murder.

Police say Joyes is being held in custody.

(The Canadian Press)