Cape Breton Police responded to a Prince Street address on August 29th at approximately 11 a.m. after receiving a report of a death.

Police found the body of 54 year old James David Matthews in his apartment. Staff Sgt. Phillip Ross said Thursday he could not release any additional information on the case other than the death of Matthews is being treated as a homicide.

More to come…

Update September 8th
Aaron Shaun Young of New Waterford has been charged with second degree murder in the death of Matthews.