Murder charge laid in death of woman east of Edmonton

A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a woman on Kehewin Cree Nation.

Ricci Youngchief, 35, was found dead outside a home on Thursday. Her autopsy is scheduled for Monday.

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Johnathan Bezanson, 35, was arrested in connection with her death and charged with second-degree murder.

He’s scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.