In a chilling twist to a missing person investigation, a woman has been formally charged with the murder of her sister following a dispute allegedly centered around a missing Rolex watch.
Authorities revealed on Thursday that the accused, whose identity is being withheld pending court proceedings, was arrested after police uncovered critical evidence linking her to the disappearance and suspected killing of her sibling.
The victim had been reported missing several days earlier, prompting a widespread search that ended with the discovery of her body in a shallow grave near the family’s residence.
According to investigators, tensions between the sisters had escalated in recent weeks over the ownership and disappearance of a luxury Rolex timepiece, which is believed to have played a key role in the motive behind the crime.
“This is a deeply tragic case involving family betrayal and greed,” said a spokesperson for the police department. “We are committed to ensuring justice is served.”
The accused is expected to appear in court next week. Prosecutors say they will press for the maximum penalty as investigations continue into the full circumstances surrounding the killing.