A charge of second-degree murder has been laid against a Port Coquitlam, B.C., man whose wife was found dead in their home.
Police say they began the investigation when a man walked into the Coquitlam RCMP detachment Tuesday morning to report that his wife was dead.
Charged is 38-year-old Irinei Ghiorghita.
The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Andra Ghiorghita.
Police say the couple has a child together who has been staying out the country with family.
The man was scheduled to make an appearance in Port Coquitlam court Wednesday.
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