Murder charge against Pickering man upgraded in death of pregnant wife

Durham police say 25-year-old Nicholas TylerBaigwill now facea first-degree murder chargein connection with the death of his pregnant wife, Arianna Goberdhan.

Baig initially faced a second-degree murder charge, but after meeting with Crown attorneys, investigators have decided toupgradethe charge.

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Goberdhan was nine months pregnant when she was found dead in a Pickering home earlier this month. Her unborn child did not survive, according to police.

Police say additional charges, including charges related to the death of the unborn child, could be added at a later date.

Baig will next appearin courton April 28.

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