Teen, 16, Faces First-Degree Murder, Sex Assault Charges in Killing of Quebec Woman

Published on November 14, 2023

Quebec City police say they have arrested a teenager in the sexual assault and killing of a 19-year-old woman on Oct. 26. The 16-year-old boy was arrested on Nov. 13 and faces a first-degree murder charge and one count of armed sexual assault of Daphnée Jolivet. The suspect also faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault of a 16-year-old. Police say the teen is the same suspect who was charged with impaired driving and vehicle theft and whose arrest led police to a home on Oct. 26 in the city’s Limoilou district, where Ms. Jolivet was killed. The teen was questioned by investigators and is expected to appear before a youth division Quebec court judge on Nov. 14....