The year is not over, but there are already more domestic murders this year than in 2023 in Quebec, reported The Journal in September. On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we highlight the memory of the victims of femicide which sadly marked the year 2024.
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“It takes a toll on our hearts, that’s for sure, because everything we do is to avoid things like that. When this happens, it reminds us that there is still a lot of work to do,” laments Claudine Thibaudeau, responsible for files related to the issue of domestic violence at SOS violenceconjugale.
Sad observation, while organizations are overwhelmed by calls.
“Before 2016, we had an average of 25,000 requests [d’aide] per year, then for three years, we have had more than 50,000,” illustrates Claudine Thibaudeau.
More and more women as well as victims’ loved ones are turning to resources, refusing to tolerate violent and toxic environments, argues Manon Monastesse, general director of the Federation of women’s shelters.
“We are still victims of our success,” she says. The fact that we are overwhelmed in our services is also a good sign.”
To never forget:
* They were killed in a context of domestic violence
Chloé Lauzon-Rivard29 ans*
January 5, 2024
Killed in her home in Granby by her partner.
Narjess Ben Yedder32 ans*
January 26, 2024
Stabbed to death by her husband in a home in Pointe-aux-Trembles. She was pregnant.
Lorraine Marsolais80 ans*
February 12, 2024
Stabbed to death by her partner, who then took his own life.
Elisabetta Caucci-Puglisi, 68 years old, et Manon Blanchard53 ans
February 16, 2024
In Vaudreuil-Dorion, Fabio Puglis stabbed his mother, Elisabetta, to death. He then attacked two neighbors who came to help the victim. One of them, Manon Blanchard, is dead.
Hayette Bouguellid51 ans*
February 18, 2024
Stabbed to death in her residence in Saint-Basile-le-Grand, in Montérégie, by her husband.
Joëlle Lapointe42 ans
February 25, 2024
Found dead in the rubble of her residence in Loretteville, Quebec. The woman was the victim of a murder.
Louise Houle70 ans*
Photo taken from Facebook
27 mars 2024
Shot and killed by her ex-partner, who then took his own life.
Josianne Faucher, 27 years old*
9 avril 2024
Stabbed to death in her home in Candiac, in Montérégie, by her ex-partner.
Suzanne Fortin78 ans*
Photo taken from Facebook, FADOQ Club of Montmagny
25 avril 2024
Killed at home by her partner, who was arrested and charged with unpremeditated murder.
Jo-Anne Floors
30 avril 2024
Murdered by Prescilla Fournier-Tobal, a work colleague whom she hosted at her home.
Marie-Claude Raymond51 ans*
Photo taken from Facebook, MARIE-CLAUDE RAYMOND
May 3, 2024
Killed in her Terrebonne condo by her partner.
Amanda Hunt34 ans
May 15, 2024
Stabbed to death by her father, Alain Caza.
Naima Rezzek55 ans*
May 18, 2024
Stabbed to death in her home in the Saint-Michel district of Montreal by her ex-partner.
Irina Draghicescu46 ans
Photo provided by GROUPE SUTTON
May 29, 2024
Stabbed to death in a wooded area in the Chomedey district of Laval. She would have been targeted at random by the suspect, a young man of 20 years old.
Linda Salagan, 64 years old
July 29, 2024
Stabbed to death by Anthony Curotte.
Eve Chachai54 ans*
Photo provided by Eloïse Dubé
August 12, 2024
Beaten to death in a Chicoutimi hotel room by her partner.
Name unknown, 71 years old*
September 11, 2024
Killed with a gun by her partner, who then took his own life, in their Montreal apartment.
Kelsey Watt, 29 ans*
Photo taken from Facebook, Nicholas Gravel
Between September 15 and 21, 2024
Dead discovery in a Hemmingford woods. Her partner was found guilty of second degree murder.
Lucia Giovanna Arcuri76 ans
October 18, 2024
Found lifeless in her car. Her son, Giuseppe, allegedly committed suicide after killing her.
Guangmei Ye, 29 ans*
Around November 7, 2024
Murdered in her residence in Candiac by her partner.
If you need help:
SOS conjugal violence
1 800 363-9010
https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/fr
− With information from the Journal and the QMI Agency
