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Police were called to Evans Head Friday morning following reports of a concern for welfare. Photo supplied

Police on the Northern Rivers have charged a 39-year-old man with murder in relation to the discovery of a woman’s body in a car at Evans Head on Friday.

Officers say the accused is known to his alleged victim.

Richmond Police District officers went to a unit on Park Street, Evans Head, 8.10am Friday in response to a call for concern for welfare.

When they arrived, they found the body of a 60-year-old woman in the boot of a car.

They say they arrested a 39-year-old man at the scene before taking him to Ballina Police Station.

The accused man faces charges of murder (domestic violence) and improperly interfering with a corpse or human remains and has spent the weekend in custody.

Australian Associated Press reports the man was refused bail on Saturday and is due to face court again on 24 April.

He’s been identified as 39-year-old man Jeramy James Massie.



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