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2008 Montreal Murder Solved: DNA Links Killer to Crime

9/18/2025

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Montreal police solved the 2008 murder of Catherine Daviau through genetic genealogy.
Daviau, 26, was found dead in her apartment on December 11, 2008, showing signs of violence and suspected sexual assault.
The identified killer, Jacques Bolduc, died in 2021 while incarcerated for other crimes.
Investigators found no signs of a break-in, indicating Daviau likely knew her attacker.
DNA evidence remained after Bolduc attempted to destroy the crime scene, leading to his identification in August 2025.

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Montreal police solved the 2008 murder of Catherine Daviau through genetic genealogy.
Daviau, 26, was found dead in her apartment on December 11, 2008, showing signs of violence and suspected sexual assault.
The identified killer, Jacques Bolduc, died in 2021 while incarcerated for other crimes.
Investigators found no signs of a break-in, indicating Daviau likely knew her attacker.
DNA evidence remained after Bolduc attempted to destroy the crime scene, leading to his identification in August 2025.