A 29-year-old Karabar man will remain in police custody after being charged with accessory after the fact to the 2016 murder of Canberra artist Eden Waugh.
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Taniela Manu Pikula appeared before the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday after he was arrested by ACT Police on Friday night in relation to the alleged murder of the 37-year-old in Watson in November.
It is alleged Pikula assisted two men being investigated for Waugh's murder, Jason Pikula-Carroll, 21, and Tavake Lee Pikula, 31, between November 3 and November 14. The men have not yet been charged.
A woman was charged earlier this year with accessory after the fact for the murder, allegedly stashing the murder weapon. She was released on bail this month after pleading not guilty.
Taniela Pikula was taken to the ACT Watch House on Friday night and interviewed by homicide detectives before being charged.
No application for bail was made on Saturday in front of Magistrate Bernadette Boss.
He will remain in custody and will appear before court on August 10.
Investigations into the murder of Eden Waugh are continuing, with ACT Police offering rewards of up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest.
Police found Mr Waugh, 37, dead with a gunshot wound to his chest when they were called to the Watson unit he shared with his partner on November 3 last year.
In a statement, ACT Police said they anticipate further arrests in relation to the case.
ACT Policing urged anyone who may have any information in relation to the murder of Eden Waugh to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.
