The Explorer Motel and Apartments, the site of a scene examination following the alleged murder. Photo: Laura Smith
Rodney Stewart Fallowfield (52) appeared by audiovisual link in the High Court at Invercargill today, facing a charge of murder.
The Otago Daily Times understands Fallowfield and Shirley Alaina Reedy (52) had only been married a matter of months before he allegedly killed her.
Justice Mander remanded him in custody until his next appearance in September.
Police started a homicide investigation after the body of Ms Reedy, from Balclutha, was found at a Cleddau St, Te Anau, address on May 15.
It has been reported the body was found at a motel, which has been the subject of police investigations.
