Fredericton Independent

Fredericton Independent

Murder suspect has defence counsel

Aaron Jesse Rice, 45, charged with second-degree murder in death of Sonia Vivian Timbre

Don MacPherson
Oct 24, 2025
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A Fredericton man accused of killing a woman last month in the capital’s downtown area now has a lawyer, who asked for an adjournment Friday to get and review disclosure.

Murder suspect Aaron Jesse Rice arrives at the Fredericton courthouse in custody Friday. (Photo: Don MacPherson/The Fredericton Independent)

Aaron Jesse Rice, 45, of Argyle Street, appeared in Fredericton provincial court in custody and in person Friday morning.

The city police force charged him with second-degree murder a month ago in connection with the Sept. 7 death of Sonia Vivian Timbre, 42, of Fredericton.

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