Simon James Baker, 21, is charged with murder after a woman was found deceased inside at Eighth St. home on the evening of Monday, June 20.

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Murder charge laid following Nanaimo homicide

Jun 22, 2022 | 11:17 AM

NANAIMO —A 21-year-old Nanaimo man is facing a murder charge in relation to the second homicide of 2022.

Simon James Baker was charged with one count of second degree murder after a woman was found dead in a Harewood home on Monday, June 20.

Police have identified the victim as 40-year-old Denise Allick of Victoria. It’s unknown why Allick was in Nanaimo on Monday nor has a link between her and Baker been established.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may know more about Allick’s movements prior to Monday night.

Mounties were called to a home at the end of Eighth St. near Park Avenue Elementary School around 10 p.m. in response to a disturbance call.

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A deceased woman was found at the scene, and a short time later a male suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Baker remains in custody and is scheduled to make his first court appearance in Nanaimo on Wednesday, June 22.

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