A 36-year-old man appeared by way of tele-conference in Joliette court docket on Monday and was charged with second-degree homicide in reference to the loss of life of a 32-year-old lady.
On Tuesday, Quebec provincial police stated officers had been referred to as to a house in St-Donat, Que., positioned roughly 135 kilometres north of Montreal, at round 2:45 p.m. on Monday after a lady’s “inanimate” physique was discovered inside.
The mom of 5 was taken to hospital however was later pronounced lifeless.
The Crown stated the person was charged with second-degree homicide primarily based on early findings within the investigation that indicated it was not premeditated.
The Crown additionally requested for the decide to subject an order that might forestall the accused from speaking with a number of folks near the investigation. The order additionally forbids him from contacting his 5 kids.
When requested if he understood the order, the accused turned emotional, saying, “However I wish to see my youngsters.”
The accused was being detained by the Sûreté du Québec in Ste-Agathe however was anticipated to be transferred to Joliette Wednesday afternoon.
He’ll stay in custody till his subsequent court docket look on Oct. 20.
The girl’s loss of life is the fifteenth suspected femicide of 2021 in Quebec.
It occurred on the identical day the federal government introduced extra sources for survivors of sexual and home violence in the way in which of free authorized consultations.
It’s one among many latest authorities initiatives aimed toward tackling the problem of home violence and violence towards ladies.
Whereas the Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale, a community representing 40 ladies’s shelters, lauded the federal government’s efforts it stated extra must be achieved.
The group is looking on Quebec to implement all 190 suggestions within the committee skilled report on assist for victims of sexual assault and home violence titled Rebâtir la confiance.
“All ladies have the proper to safety, integrity and freedom,” Chantal Arseneault, president of the community, stated in a information launch. “Let’s not loosen up our efforts.”
If you’re somebody is experiencing home violence, assist is obtainable on the toll-free hotline at 1-800-363‑9010. In case of an emergency, dial 911.
–with recordsdata from World Information’ Gloria Henriquez
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