Man charged in connection with April homicide in Montreal

Montreal police say a 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 64-year-old man last April.

Dean Meister appeared in a Montreal courtroom on Wednesday and was charged with second-degree murder in the man’s death.

Police said Meister was already incarcerated when he was arrested on Sept. 15.

The events date back to April 9 when officers discovered the victim inside his home after family members expressed concern after not hearing from him.

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Police said he was unconscious and his body bore signs of violence.

A suspect was arrested at the scene for aggravated assault.

The victim was taken to hospital but died of his injuries a few days later.

Montreal police say it is the 16th homicide of 2020.