Nephew Charged After Quebec Woman, 61, Killed Hours After Police Visit Her Home

Published on November 24, 2023

A 61-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her nephew inside her apartment on Nov. 23 in Montreal’s northern suburb hours after officers visited the home, police say. Police arrested Jérôme Alfred Frigault, 30, at the scene, and the man was arraigned on Nov. 24 afternoon and formally charged with second-degree murder in the killing of his aunt, Mireille Martin. Ms. Martin was found with serious stab wounds just after 5:30 p.m. when officers responded to the building in the Vimont district of Laval, Que., regarding an alleged dispute between adults. She was taken to hospital where her death was confirmed; Mr. Frigault was sent to hospital for evaluation....