Man charged with murder in death of 87-year-old woman

A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in thekilling of an elderly Vancouver woman late last month.

Elizabeth Poulin, 87, was found dead in her apartmentnear Kingsway and Kerr Street by a relative around 8 a.m. on Nov. 24.

On Tuesday, Vancouver police said charges had been approved against Nicholas Dwayne Wallacein connection with her death.

Wallace, from Surrey, B.C., was first arrested on Nov. 26 and remains in custody.

Investigators have said they're still working to establish a clear motive, but don't believe the public is at risk.

Poulin's death isVancouver's 15th homicide of 2018.