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An investigation into the whereabouts of a missing 40-year-old California woman has led to the arrest of her husband.
John Maxey Yeager was charged with one count of murder and a count of felony false imprisonment in connection with the death of his wife, YingYing “Dawn” Yu, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday, reportsThe Mercury News.
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that Yeager was arraigned and has not yet entered a plea.
Police became aware of Yu’s disappearance on Jan. 8 after being alerted that she had not contacted her employer since before New Year’s Day and could not be reached.
The department said that they “sought information through various means to determine Yu’s welfare and whereabouts” and found evidence of a domestic violence dispute that occurred between the two on the evening of Dec. 31.
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Yeager, 56, was arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on Jan. 11 for charges related to the domestic violence incident. The investigation continued as additional evidence of “foul play related to Yu’s welfare” was allegedly found. The team’s collaborative efforts led them to discover Yeager’s connection to the area on Saturday.
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source: people.com
