Montreal police have cracked a nearly two-decade-old cold case, revealing the killer of Catherine Daviau, a 26-year-old woman found murdered in her Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie home in December 2008.
The breakthrough came when investigators matched the DNA of Jacques Bolduc, who passed away in 2021 while serving a sentence for other crimes, with samples collected from the crime scene. Bolduc had no familial ties to the victim but had been in contact with her days before the murder.
Daviau was tragically discovered slain in her apartment, where the perpetrator attempted to cover up the crime by setting the place ablaze before fleeing. The case, which had remained unsolved for years, was finally closed thanks to advances in genetic genealogy and collaboration between law enforcement and forensic experts.
Commander Mélanie Dupont, head of the Major Crimes Section, expressed relief at the resolution, emphasizing the perseverance and dedication that led to this breakthrough. She highlighted the use of innovative DNA technologies and genetic genealogy in solving the case, providing closure for Daviau’s family and friends after years of uncertainty.
The successful resolution of this long-standing mystery serves as a beacon of hope for future investigations, with authorities committed to leveraging all available resources to bring justice to victims and solace to grieving families.
