Anchorage police have arrested the husband of a missing woman, charging him murder in connection to her death.
Linda Skeek was last seen on New Year’s Day walking away from her home shortly after an argument with her husband, Thomas Skeek Jr.
Police ruled her disappearance ”suspicious” on Jan. 16, and four days later, conducted a warranted search of the couple’s home and vehicle.
While police wouldn’t comment on the specifics of what they found that led to his arrest, APD spokeswoman Renee Oistad said there was enough probable cause to charge him for her death. Oistad would not confirm if Linda Skeek’s body had been found.
Skeek is charged with first- and second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Online court records show Thomas Skeek’s criminal history includes assault and protective orders, including two sought by his wife for herself and a minor. He was also convicted in Juneau of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree attempted sexual abuse of a minor.
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