Charges laid in disappearance of Catie Miller/matter ruled a homicide

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Investigators in the Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division have charged a man in relation to the disappearance of 29-year-old Catherine ‘Catie’ Miller who was last in contact with her family on July 15. She was reported missing to Halifax Regional Police on July 21.

On November 22 at 9:45 p.m., members of the HRP Emergency Response Team arrested 29-year-old Jason James Johnson at a Charlotte Lane address in Halifax. Investigators interviewed him and subsequently charged him in relation to the disappearance of Catie Miller. Based on their investigation, this matter has been ruled a homicide; however, Catie Miller’s remains have yet to be found.

Johnson, who is of no fixed address, is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court today to face a charges of first degree murder and indecently interfering with a dead human body.

The investigation into this homicide continues. Anyone who may have information about Catie Miller’s disappearance/homicide is asked to contact investigators at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.