Brant County woman facing murder charge in man’s death

BRANT, ON – A 79-year-old woman is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with a two-year-old homicide in Brant County. Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had been called to a Salt Springs Church Road address on November 24, 2022, at about 12:45 p.m., after the report  of a deceased individual. Investigators have now determined the deceased,  Gordon Oughtred, 82, of Brant County, died as result of homicide. Brant County OPP have charged Elfgard Oughtred, of Brant County, with second degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on August 16, 2024. A publication ban has been issued and OPP said  further information will not be released. The Brant…

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