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The Anchorage Police Department announced Friday that a grand jury returned an indictment against Zarrius Hildabrand, charging him with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, 21-year-old Saria Barney Hildabrand, who he initially reported missing on Aug. 7.
According to the complaint, the couple and friends were celebrating Zarrius' birthday on Aug. 5 and returned home during the early morning hours of Aug. 6. Police found Saria Hildabrand’s body in a storm drain with a gunshot wound to the left side of her head on August 10, the complaint states, and Zarrius' was arrested in connection with her death.
Zarrius, 21, had posted a missing person flier onhis Facebookdays earlier with information about his wife.
“Updated information on my missing wife PLEASE SHARE AND REPOST!!!!!!” the Army cannon crew member wrote on Facebook before his arrest.
Zarrius and Saria Hildabrand.Facebook
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However, authorities said Zarrius’ account did not line up with the account of Saria’s co-workers, who, according to the complaint, said she never showed up at work that morning.
According to the complaint, police also claim Zarrius bought bed sheets, a mattress cover, hydrogen peroxide and a spray bottle — among other items — on August 6.
Saria was a member of the Alaska Army National Guard. According to a Facebook post from her family, her remains were returned to her native Utah on Aug. 18 and were met with an Army honor guard.
“We are grateful to the Army for the beautiful show of support today, and every day since she was reported missing on August 7th,” thepost read.
Saria’s funeral is scheduled for Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. in Mount Pleasant, Utah.
source: people.com
