Daughter of Jennifer Hillier-Penney speaks on her mother's death and father's murder charge

    Tuesday, 19 December 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Marina Goodyear is pictured here at Provincial Court in Corner Brook on Monday.

    Marina Goodyear says while this is so unnatural for a father to kill a mother, it’s become the normal for her and she plans on attending every court appearance.

    The daughter of Jennifer Hillier-Penney plans to attend every court appearance involving her father until she sees him sent to prison.

    Dean Penney appeared in Corner Brook Provincial court yesterday and the matter has been set over to Friday. He was arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with the woman’s disappearance seven years ago from St. Anthony. Marina Goodyear says while this is so unnatural for a father to kill a mother, it has become the normal for her and she plans on attending every court appearance.

    While no remains have been found, RCMP say there is enough evidence to lay the charge.

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