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2008 Murder Solved: DNA Leads to Killer's Identity

9/18/2025

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Montreal police solved the 2008 murder of Catherine Daviau using genetic genealogy.
Daviau, 26, was found dead in her apartment on December 11, 2008, with signs of violence and possible sexual assault.
The killer, Jacques Bolduc, died in 2021 while incarcerated for other crimes and had no prior connection to Daviau.
Bolduc attempted to destroy evidence by setting fire to the apartment but left DNA behind.
Investigators confirmed his identity through DNA matches with family members in 2025.

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Story summary

Montreal police solved the 2008 murder of Catherine Daviau using genetic genealogy.
Daviau, 26, was found dead in her apartment on December 11, 2008, with signs of violence and possible sexual assault.
The killer, Jacques Bolduc, died in 2021 while incarcerated for other crimes and had no prior connection to Daviau.
Bolduc attempted to destroy evidence by setting fire to the apartment but left DNA behind.
Investigators confirmed his identity through DNA matches with family members in 2025.