A man arrested this week in connection with the disappearance of Georgia mom Aimee Lafakis has now been charged with her murder.

Lafakis, 48, was reported missing from her Brookhaven home on September 29, after she missed a planned dinner with her daughter, and found dead on October 1 in Gwinnett County, CrimeOnline reported.

Lafakis, 48, had previously dated Brandon Wineinger, who was initially arrested on charges of making false statements, tampering with evidence, kidnapping, burglary, and concealing the death of another.

He’s now charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault, the Gwinnet County Police Department said.

Friends said that Wineinger was a “jealous type” and that Lafakis had been going through a difficult time but “felt she had this taken care of.”

“It literally makes my stomach hurt to know that this guy took her and discarded her like she was trash and she was alone by herself for days and were out looking for her and that’s the hardest part because Aimee would never ever ever let that happen to anyone else,” said Faith Corbin.

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[Featured image: Aimee Lafakis/Brookhaven Police Department and Brandon Wineinger/DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office]