NSW: Man arrested over actor Joyce Germain's death

AAP General News (Australia)
12-17-2008
NSW: Man arrested over actor Joyce Germain's death

SYDNEY, Dec 17 AAP - A man will face court early next year in relation to the death
of American woman Joyce Germain.

Ms Germain, 59, was found in the bathroom of her apartment on Bourke Street, Darlinghurst,
by police rescue workers who forced entry after she was reported missing in April 2006.

Deputy NSW coroner Hugh Dillon in November described the case as "suspicious and bizarre".

But after extensive police investigations and this year's coronial inquest, the cause
of death remains undetermined.

However, following the receipt of forensic results, a 29-year-old man has been arrested
in relation to the case.

The man has been charged with misconduct with a corpse, entering a dwelling with intent,
entering a dwelling and committing a serious indictable offence, and perverting the court
of justice.

He has been conditionally bailed to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on January 22.

Anyone with information relating to the Joyce Germain investigation is urged to call
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

AAP cjb/ss

KEYWORD: GERMAIN

2008 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.