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2 charged with second-degree murder in Inuvik, N.W.T.

RCMP in the Northwest Territories say they've charged two people in connection with the death of a 39-year-old man in the community.

39-year-old man found dead behind building in the community

An RCMP cruiser in Yellowknife on July 30, 2021.
An RCMP cruiser in Yellowknife on July 30, 2021. RCMP have charged two Inuvik women with murder. (Liny Lamberink/CBC)

RCMP in the Inuvik, N.W.T., say they've charged two people in connection with the death of a 39-year-old man.

Annabelle Edwards, 24, and Felicia Elanik, 20, both from Inuvik, have been charged with second-degree murder and performing an indignity to human remains.

Both have been remanded into custody are scheduled to appear in court in Yellowknife on Sept. 3.

In a news release Tuesday, RCMP said they received a report early Sunday morning that someone was dead behind a building in Inuvik.

RCMP did not release the name of the man who died.They also said there is a publication ban on the details of his death.