Accused murderer is denied bail in Corner Brook Provincial Court yesterday

    Thursday, 27 June 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    He is facing a first degree murder charge in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney.

    Dean Frederick Penney was denied bail in Corner Brook Provincial Court yesterday afternoon. He is facing a first degree murder charge in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. The woman has been missing from St. Anthony in November of 2016. A preliminary inquiry is due to start in August. 

     

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