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Son charged with second-degree murder in death of 71-year-old woman in Halifax

HALIFAX — Halifax police have charged a 41-year-old man in the death of his mother. Police say Jonathan William Pinsky will appear in court Tuesday charged with second-degree murder.
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Halifax Regional Police headquarters is shown in Halifax, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

HALIFAX — Halifax police have charged a 41-year-old man in the death of his mother.

Police say Jonathan William Pinsky will appear in court Tuesday charged with second-degree murder.

Police say they found a dead woman in an apartment near Quinpool Road while conducting a well-being check Friday.

The medical examiner ruled that 71-year-old Delina Pinsky's death was a homicide.

Halifax police say the investigation is ongoing.

They are asking for anyone with information or video from the area to reach out.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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