16/12/2023
Justice for my hometown and it's residents today!!
After 7 long years Jennifer Hillier-Penney is declared deceased and 1st degree murder charges laid against her estranged husband Dean Penney for her disappearance.
Her family and friends have made sure she was never forgotten and that her case never went cold in any sense of the word.
Unfortunately her remains have yet to be found or knowledge of what may have happened to her in her final moments and after, let's hope some closure will come to those closest to her.
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RCMP NL charges estranged husband of Jennifer Hillier-Penney with first degree murder
Fifty-year-old Dean Penney was arrested by RCMP NL on Friday, December 15, 2023 and charged with first degree murder in the death of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. In a news conference held today at RCMP NL Headquarters, Inspector Tracy Edwards, Officer in Charge of Investigative Support Services, provided the update on the investigation, which was launched after Hillier-Penney disappeared from St. Anthony on November 30, 2016.
“Seven years of investigative diligence have brought us to this point,” said Inspector Edwards. “From the beginning, our goal has been to get answers for Jennifer’s loved ones and to bring anyone responsible for her disappearance to justice. I commend the RCMP NL Major Crime Unit, which led this investigation, and the St. Anthony Detachment for its support. On behalf of the RCMP, I extend deepest condolences to Jennifer’s family and friends.”
The remains of Jennifer Hillier-Penney have not yet been found and investigators continue to follow all leads related to the possible location of her remains.
Dean Penney appeared in court today and has been remanded into custody.
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