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Husband accused of murder faces Qld court

A 47-year-old man charged with his scientist wife's murder in Townsville has been remanded in custody.

Julie Hutchinson (Queensland Police Service)

Julie Hutchinson (Queensland Police Service)

The husband of a missing Townsville woman has faced court charged with her murder.

Michael Hutchinson appeared in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning and was remanded in custody for another appearance in June.

The 47-year-old was charged with his scientist wife's murder late on Monday afternoon.

He is also charged with interfering with her corpse.

Julie Hutchinson was reported missing by her sister last Thursday but the 48-year-old hasn't been seen since early March.

Police are still searching for her body and a car.

They're also appealing for anyone who might have spotted her silver Mazda 6 sedan to come forward.


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