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A man accused of killing his mother on Salt Spring Island has been charged with second-degree murder.
Martin Galen Vandenberg, 22, was arrested Friday by police in connection with the death of his mother, Heather Jones, in a home on Maliview Drive on Dec. 6, 2017.
Vandenberg was taken into custody immediately after the incident, but was not charged until Friday.
"We understand that the news of Heather’s death was shocking to all those who knew her and to the close-knit community of Salt Spring Island," said VIIMCU officer Sgt. John Ferguson. "We would like to thank the community of Salt Spring for their assistance and support throughout this investigation."
Vandenberg was taken to hospital by his father to see a mental health nurse the day before the alleged murder. The father told the Times Colonist he thought the health system failed his son.
Vandenberg is expected to appear in court on Jan. 9.
