More details continue to be uncovered in the death of 16-year old Hilary Bonnell. A 29-year old Burnt Church man has been charged with first degree murder in the death of the teenager from the same community. Her body was found buried in a remote wooded area commonly known as the old Tracadie Military Training Area last month. She had been missing since September 5th.
The murder charge was laid yesterday in Miramichi Provincial Court against Curtis Bonnell. RCMP now believe Curtis Bonnell acted alone in the death of Hilary Bonnell.