Photo of Corey Volland and Laura Wigelsworth from Facebook. Photo of Corey Volland and Laura Wigelsworth from Facebook.
Sarnia

Murder Suspect In Court In June

The man charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a Vanastra woman will appear in court again June 11.

Corey Douglas Volland, 29, of Vanastra is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his fiance, 27-year-old Laura Wigelsworth.

Volland made a brief appearance in Goderich Monday. He will appear again via video on June 11.

Charyl Phillips, the victim's sister, set up a GoFundMe page for the family which includes Wigelsworth's children.

As of Monday afternoon, $18,685 has been raised. The money will be used to help with funeral costs and for education funds.

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