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Marissa Shephard, the 20-Year-Old Fugitive Wanted For Murder, Has Been Caught in New Brunswick

Shephard was on the run for 10 weeks following the death of Baylee Wylie.
Marissa Shephard was arrested Tuesday in Moncton. Photo via Facebook.

After 10 weeks on the run, Marissa Shephard, the 20-year-old wanted for the murder of Baylee Wylie, has been captured by RCMP in Moncton.

Shephard disappeared after Wylie, 18, was found dead in a burned out triplex in mid-December.

She was arrested around 12:30 PM Tuesday in Moncton, according to Codiac Regional RCMP.

Cops had issued a Canada-wide warrant for her arrest on charges of murder and arson. They released images of her that showed she was capable of dramatically changing her appearance.

Shephard's family told reporters they feared she was dead.

Two other suspects, Devin Morningstar and Tyler Noel, have already been charged with first-degree murder and arson in connection to Wylie's violent death.

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