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2nd-degree murder charge laid in death of Leduc senior

An RCMP cruiser is seen in this file photo. An RCMP cruiser is seen in this file photo.
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RCMP in Leduc have laid charges after the death of a senior in the community.

Mounties were asked to do a "well-being check" on a man in an apartment on 50 Street on Tuesday.

Officers found the body of 74-year-old Leonard Harry Belcourt inside.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.

On Wednesday, a second-degree murder charge was laid against Scott Thomas Serson, 45, of Leduc.

Serson remains in custody with a court date scheduled for Friday.

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