Montreal police have charged a man in connection with the brazen killing of a woman who was the daughter-in-law of a late mafia boss.
According to authorities, 40-year-old Jonathan Mignacca was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 33-year-old Jenique Dalcourt.
Dalcourt, who was married to the son of a notorious Montreal mafia boss, was found dead in her home on December 1, 2020. Police say she had been shot multiple times.
Mignacca, who has a criminal record and is known to police, was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in court on Thursday to face the murder charge.
The investigation into Dalcourt’s death was a joint effort between the Montreal police and the Sûreté du Québec, with assistance from the RCMP and other police forces.
Police have not released any information about a possible motive for the killing, but they have confirmed that Mignacca and Dalcourt knew each other.
Dalcourt’s husband, who is currently serving a prison sentence for drug trafficking, has not been charged in connection with her death.
The brazen killing of Dalcourt, who was the daughter-in-law of a notorious mafia boss, has shocked the Montreal community. Many are left wondering about the circumstances surrounding her death and the possible motives of the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. They are also reminding the public that they can provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
The accused, Mignacca, remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on January 14, 2021.
