Police suspect Steven Laurette in murder of missing teen Madison Roy-Boudreau

cbc.ca January 13, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC

New court records reveal that police suspect Steven Laurette murdered 14-year-old Madison Roy-Boudreau, who disappeared in Bathurst on May 11, 2021. Laurette, 45, has not been charged, and the allegation remains untested in court. The investigation has evolved from a violation of court conditions to serious charges, including first-degree murder. Police believe Laurette was with Roy-Boudreau when she was last seen and have collected various items as potential evidence. Laurette is currently serving a seven-year sentence for a separate sexual assault. The investigation continues, with police searching for Roy-Boudreau's body and any additional evidence.


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