Annapolis County man charged with 1st-degree murder in death of missing woman

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Chris Halef

Posted Sep 13, 2024 03:01:28 PM.

Last Updated Sep 13, 2024 03:05:45 PM.

Police have charged an Annapolis County man with first-degree murder in the death of a Nova Scotia woman who was reported missing earlier this month.

Mounties have arrested and charged 54-year-old Dale Allen Toole in the death of 55-year-old Esther Jones.

According to RCMP, Jones was last seen Aug. 31 in Kingston.

On Sept. 4, officers found her silver 2009 Volkswagen Passat abandoned in Greenwood.

Police said her remains have not yet been found and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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