Man accused of pushing woman into Miami River facing new murder charge

A Miami man is now charged with murder in connection to the woman who was found unconscious and floating in the Miami River last month.

William Bill Youmans Jr., 47, appeared in court Tuesday to learn Miami-Dade State Attorneys planned to prosecute him on a second-degree murder charge.

Last month, Miami Police officials said officers and fire rescue responded to the 100 block of Southwest North River Drive after receiving reports about a possible drowning.

When they arrived, police found 39-year-old Marie Roseme unconscious and floating in the river…

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