I don't think you can get charged with a murder unless there is proof of a death. But I am guessing and my guesses in this case have been wrong for the most part. I never even thought for a second it was him! It just seemed so incredibly horrific and obvious that it could not be him. I am so sad for the family and friends as we all are. Great job police department! May Tricia rest in peace and may her family somehow find comfort in the memories. Tricia touched all of us for one reason or another. Such sadness!
Actually, you can be charged without a body, but it is more difficult to prosecute/prove. I wonder if LE purposely stated early on they had no evidence of the ex husband being involved to make him relax and make a mistake. They probably suspected it was him from the beginning. RIP Tricia Todd!