David Vander Meer died in custody this week as he was awaiting extradition in connection with murder and insurance fraud charges in Bernadette Vander Meer’s death.

Bernadette Vander Meer fell to her death in 2006 while hiking Angels landing, a strenuous trail in Zion National Park

David Vander Meer is charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection to the 2006 death.