There is very sad news today after it has been revealed that Food Network Star contestant Cristie Schoen Codd and her husband have been murdered.

Cristie and her husband, Joseph, were reported missing by family on Sunday and their vehicles and pets were located at the family home.

A man named Robert Jason Owens, believed to be a neighbour of the couple, has been charged with two counts of felony first degree murder and one count of murder of an unborn child. Cristie was five months pregnant at the time of her death.

Cristie appeard on the 8th season of the popular reality TV show, Food Network Star.

Our thoughts are with the couples friends and family at this horrific time.