Dean Penney charged with first-degree murder of Jennifer Hillier-Penney
Dean Penney, 50, 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.
Penney was arrested in Deer Lake on Friday.
Hillier-Penney has been missing since Nov. 30, 2016. She was last seen at Penney’s house on Husky Drive in St. Anthony. At the time, she had moved in with her father and was beginning a separation from Penney. She was at his house watching her youngest daughter while Penney was duck hunting at their cabin in nearby Northwest Arm.
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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