One man faces a second-degree murder charge in the wake of a woman’s death in a Victoria suburb.
Ryan Robert Elder, 27, was charged with one count of second-degree murder in relation to the death reported in the Dec. 31 incident on Selwyn Road in Langford.
Elder is scheduled to appear in Western Communities Provincial Court on Jan. 20, according to court documents. The appearance is to consult with counsel for an offence dated Dec. 25 in Langford.
He remains in custody.
West Shore RCMP was called to a home on Selwyn Road on Dec. 31 around noon for a welfare check. Officers discovered a woman’s body inside. A man was arrested later that day.
The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 250-380-6211.
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