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West Grey man faces second-degree murder charge

A West Grey man appears in Walkerton court Monday to face a charge of second-degree murder.

Ronald Seifried, 57, was charged Saturday with the murder of 53-year-old Steven Berfelz of Brockton.

Berfelz was found badly injured Friday afternoon at a home along a concession road in East Brant in Brockton.  He was rushed to hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.

Seifried appeared via video in the Ontario Court of Justice in London Saturday and will appear in Walkerton court Monday.

An OPP investigation continues.

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