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Man, 53, charged with murder of Karen Ristevski

A 53-year-old man has been charged with murder following the disappearance of Melbourne mother Karen Ristevski.

The Avondale Heights man was arrested about 7.20am on Wednesday by detectives from the Missing Persons Squad.

He has been charged with one count of murder and will appear before Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

A 53-year-old man has been charged with murder following the disappearance of Melbourne mother Karen Ristevski. Photo: 7 News

Ms Ristevski went missing from her Oakley Drive home on the morning of 29 June, 2016.

Her remains were discovered in the Macedon area on February 20.