Dean Penney charged with first-degree murder of Jennifer Hillier-Penney | CBC News

Dean Penney charged with first-degree murder of Jennifer Hillier-Penney | CBC News

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Dean Penney has been charged with first-degree murder of his estranged wife Jennifer Hillier-Penney.

RCMP Insp. Tracy Edwards delivered an update on the disappearance of Jennifer Hillier-Penney in St. John’s on Saturday. (Will Ping/CBC)

Dean Penney of St. Anthony has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife Jennifer Hillier-Penney.

The RCMP made the announcement during a news conference in St. John’s on Saturday.

Hillier-Penney has been missing since Nov. 30, 2016.

The RCMP said Saturday her remains still haven’t been found.

RCMP Insp. Tracy Edwards told reporters that police won’t provide further details on the investigation since the matter is now before the courts. Penney is expected to appear in court later on Saturday.

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Jennifer Hillier-Penney was last seen seven years ago. The RCMP announced her estranged husband, Dean Penney, is charged with first-degree murder. (Submitted)

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