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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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Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. 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. More on Crime More videos This past Wednesday, his father, Bazil Walker, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to a dead body. Story continues below He is expected to appear in court on September 24. – with files from Greg Davis/Global Peterborough & copy 2026 , a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.Source link
