Nunavut RCMP arrest 2nd person in death of OJ Taparti Jr.

Nunavut RCMP say they have arrested and charged another person with murder in the 2017 death of 12-year-old Ray "OJ" TapartiJr.

The accused is younger than 18 years old, and theiridentity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

On Sunday, the RCMPannounced theyhad charged 21-year-old Glenn KadlakJr., with murder in the case.

KadlakandTapartiwere "casual acquaintances," the RCMP said earlier this week.

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On July 7, 2017, Taparti's family reported to police that he had been missing for approximately five days. Searchers found his remains the next day in an industrial part of town.

An autopsy later ruled his death a homicide.