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Arrest in 2015 murder and arson

Kevin Costin has been charged with the second degree murder of his wife Hazel Budiongan
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Facebook: Kevin Costin and Hazel Budiongan.

Police have finally made an arrest in a

was found dead inside her West 琉璃神社 home back on November 4, 2015 after RCMP responded to a fire in a residence on Boucherie Road.

The death of the 37-year-old woman and the blaze was considered suspicious.

Now, more than a year and a half later, her 57-year-old husband, Kevin Costin, has been arrested for the alleged murder of Budiogan.

Cpl. Jesse O鈥橠onaghey says police made the arrest on May 26.

鈥淐ostin has been charged with second degree murder, arson and indignity to human remains. He is scheduled to appear in 琉璃神社 Law Courts on May 29.鈥

According to Insp. Anna Marie Mallard, the Regional Operations Officer, the 18-month-long investigation has identified Costin as the person alleged to be responsible for the West 琉璃神社 woman鈥檚 death and charges have been approved by Crown Counsel.

鈥淏oth Hazel and her family deserved this,鈥 says Mallard. 鈥淏y finding who was responsible we are hopeful of providing a sense of closure for Hazel鈥檚 loved ones and answers to the community that was affected by this terrible tragedy,鈥 she adds.

Budiongan was originally from the Philippines and leaves behind one son.



Jen Zielinski

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.
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