In a tragic development, Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles announced that a man will face murder charges in the Magistrates Court today for the death of 30-year-old Lauren Saunders. Saunders, who was seven months pregnant and a mother of two, was reported missing on October 19 after her family could not reach her. Her silver Jeep was later found abandoned off Coral Harbour Road, with her personal belongings still inside. A coordinated search involving the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), drone units, and K-9 officers led to the discovery of her decomposed body in a bushy area off Munnings Drive last Wednesday. Forensic examinations revealed advanced decomposition, preventing pathologists from determining the exact cause of death. However, police confirmed they have sufficient evidence to proceed with a murder charge. The suspect, a man in his 30s known to the victim, was taken into custody early in the investigation. Commissioner Knowles praised the relentless efforts of her officers and expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance in the search. Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis condemned the crime, emphasizing that violence against women has no place in society. The case has sparked widespread grief and outrage across the Bahamas.