The woman who died Thursday night in Baie-des-Chaleurs was killed by her husband who then committed suicide, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) confirmed on Tuesday.
Jean-Guy Godbout, 65, allegedly stabbed the victim, Monique Landry, 58.
Ang SQ An investigation opened Thursday into two suspicious deaths at a residence in Carleton-sur-Mer. When they arrived, police found two unconscious people.
One of them was seriously injured and his condition is considered critical. They were declared dead that night.
The investigation is ongoing, but police have confirmed the path of a intimate feminicidethat is, a murder committed in the context of the couple.
Within a few months, the coroner’s report should shed light on the causes and circumstances of the two people’s deaths.
5th marital feminicide of 2022 in Quebec
In a press release, the Alliance of shelters of 2at stage for women and child victims of domestic violence (Alliance MH2) shares its grief with families and loved ones.
The association would like to remind to the population that SOS violence conjugale services as well as local help listening lines and shelters are also available to the victims entourage to offer listening, support and advice to deploy a strong safety net around women victims of domestic violence.
La Gaspésienne is the 5at woman who lost her life to her husband’s violence since the beginning of the year in Quebec.
With information from Michel-Félix Tremblay and Pierre-Gabriel Turgeon
Source: Radio-Canada
