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Police release names of victim and accused in Midland homicide

Justus Chester charged with second-degree murder in death of Julia Brady
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Police are shown Wednesday at the scene of a homicide on Seventh Street in Midland.

Police have released the names of a Midland homicide victim and the man accused of killing her.

Police attended a residence on Seventh Street shortly before 1 p.m. Monday and found a woman dead. Another person was taken to hospital for medical attention. He has since been arrested and charged.

The deceased has been identified as Julia Brady, 23, of Midland.

Justus Chester, 26, of Midland, has been charged with second-degree murder. He remains in custody and is set to appear in court in Midland on Monday.

The investigation is continuing, and anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestopperssdm.com.