The alleged killer of Guylaine Potvin arrested after 22 years finally appeared Thursday to face a charge of first degree murder, two others of aggravated sexual assault and one of attempted murder.
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In Saguenay, two counts were filed by Crown prosecutor Jean-Simon Larouche against the 47-year-old man, namely first degree murder and aggravated sexual assault.
The victim, Guylaine Potvin, was murdered on April 28, 2000 in her apartment on rue Panet, in Jonquière.
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Marc-André Grenon appeared Thursday to answer for the murder of Guylaine Potvin, coldly assaulted and murdered.
Grenon’s appearance took place shortly after 9:30 a.m. by videoconference from the Saint-Hyacinthe police station.
The accused appeared there impassive, remaining with his mouth open while Judge Pierre Simard read the serious charges against him.
The victim’s parents, Jeanine Caouette and Romuald Potvin, as well as his brother Carl Potvin were present virtually for this first stage.
They had previously confided in an interview that they had received a call from the Sûreté du Québec to schedule a meeting with investigators on Wednesday.
“It was very special to see them here”, admits Mme Caouette. “I was looking forward to [mettre] a face on that person. Justice will be done for the actions that have been taken. »
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Guylaine Potvin, then 19 years old, was killed in April 2000 in her home in Jonquière.
second victim
Two other charges were also brought against the man who lived in Granby, with regard to the victim of Quebec, either aggravated sexual assault and attempted murder.
Again, Grenon showed no emotion during his short stint in the courtroom as Judge Christian Boulet read the charges.
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The event took place around July 3, 2000 in Sainte-Foy.
A publication ban has been requested by one of the prosecutors in the case, Mr.e Pierre-Alexandre Bernard. The victim was 20 years old at the time of the events.
The two files will return to court on November 21 to complete the disclosure of the evidence.
Difficult details anticipated
Guylaine Potvin’s parents have already confirmed that they will follow the legal process carefully, even if they are already anticipating the difficult details.
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Guylaine Potvin’s body was taken out of her apartment in Jonquière on April 28, 2000.
“I don’t know how it’s going to be. It is sure that it will hurt, ”indicated in an interview with LCN Mme Caouette.
Marc-André Grenon will remain detained for the duration of the proceedings.
DNA: The Key
It was DNA evidence collected from both Guylaine Potvin and the victim from Quebec that made it possible to link the two heinous crimes.
However, SQ agents had to wait 22 years before being able to link the DNA found at the two crime scenes in Grenon.
Prosecutors have not yet determined whether the Quebec and Jonquière files will be combined and where the trial would take place, if at all.
“The DPCP would like to highlight the strength and resilience of the victim for the Quebec file and also of the family of victim Guylaine Potvin,” commented Ms.e Bernard, without however saying if he had spoken to the victim of Quebec.
– With the collaboration of TVA Nouvelles