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An 81-year-old man from Peterborough, Ont., is now facing a second-degree murder charge linked to the case of his missing son from 2024.
The Ontario Provincial Police announced this charge on Friday, which comes over two years after a report was made about the missing person.
On January 7, 2024, police launched an investigation after a family member expressed concern for the well-being of 58-year-old Michael Walker from Norland, stating they had been unable to contact him.
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His family mentioned that he was last seen at a party in Norland two months prior. They described Michael as living a transient lifestyle during that period.
After efforts to locate Walker failed, investigators collected evidence suggesting that foul play may have been involved in his disappearance.
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This past Wednesday, his father, Bazil Walker, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to a dead body.
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He is expected to appear in court on September 24.
– with files from Greg Davis/Global Peterborough
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