Shock and grief have rocked friends and family of Naomi Onotera, following news that her husband has been charged in the death of the Langley City teacher, who went missing more than three months ago.
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An emotional Dan Frisk, whose family was close to the 40-year-old mother and Surrey elementary school teacher, said the last time he saw Onotera was when he happened to run into her during a shopping trip, and the proud new mom showed him a photo of her daughter.
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On Saturday, Dec. 18, Sgt. David Lee, spokesman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), said charges of manslaughter and indignity to human remains have been laid against Onotera香蕉视频直播檚 husband, 49-year-old Obnes Regis, who was arrested on Friday, Dec. 17.
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He confirmed that the remains of Onotera had been located, but would not say where.
Forensic investigators returned to the Onotera home on Friday, Dec. 17.
By Monday, they had gone.
Late Saturday morning, a small white four-door sedan was towed from the house, where forensic experts in white protective suits could be seen on the premises.
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On Sept. 13, IHIT took conduct of the investigation, working with the Langley RCMP, Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS), and other specialized units from E-Division.
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He did not give details.
Court records show Regis was scheduled to appear before a Surrey provincial court judge on Tuesday, Dec. 21 for a hearing.
A ban on publication of details has been imposed.
Is there more to the story? Email: dan.ferguson@langleyadvancetimes.com
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