It’s been a year since Madison Roy-Boudreau disappeared on Wednesday. Although the 14-year-old’s disappearance is considered police homicide, the community remains hopeful and continues to search for it.
We do not give up. We were a band and kept coming out to look for him, looking for cluesexplained Maggie Lavigne, a family friend in an interview last week.
We knew what we were looking for, like his backpack, what was missing, what he was carrying. We pray that the RCMP find somethinghe added.
On Wednesday night, Roy-Boudreau’s friends and family members will gather at the Coronation Park pavilion in Bathurst to mark the anniversary of his disappearance, May 11, 2021.
That morning, around 7:30 am, he was seen riding in a gray Ford Ranger van. In August, the Bathurst police chief said the investigation pointed to a homicide.
Maggie Lavigne said it has been a difficult year for the family and community.
We have good days and bad days. There are many tears when talking about Madison. There is anger and a lot of emotionshe says.
A complex investigation
Initially, the investigation was led by investigators from the Bathurst Police Force.
A few weeks after Madison disappeared, they linked the case of the arrest of a 42-year-old man to other cases.
Officers will not say if he is someone interested in the investigation. So far, the man has not been charged in connection with Madison’s disappearance.
Last month, the RCMPtook up the investigation after determining that the location of his disappearance was outside the jurisdiction of the Bathurst Police Force.
Corporal Hans Ouellette indicates that efforts to find the girl are ongoing.
Our priority is to find Madison and offer answers to the family and community. We ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppershe said.
The rally for Madison Roy Boudreau will begin at 6 pm at the Coronation Park Gazebo. People are asked to wear purple, the teenager’s favorite color.
Source: Radio-Canada
