Son charged with second-degree murder in death of 71-year-old woman in Halifax
Halifax police have charged a 41-year-old man in the death of his mother.
Police say Jonathan William Pinsky has been charged with second-degree murder and appeared in court Tuesday.
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.
Pinksy will be back in court on Nov. 12.
For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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