Fourteen-year-old Alice Paré was a bright and talented teenager, known for her love of music and dedication to her studies.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 17, 1971, her father dropped her off at the Pavillon de Musique at 466 rue Saint-Jean for her lesson. Afterward, she considered calling her mother for a ride but decided instead to walk the short distance home to 667 Boulevard Mercure. She never arrived.
Alice’s disappearance prompted an extensive search. Her family, convinced she hadn’t run away, feared the worst. Their fears were confirmed 68 days later, on April 26, 1971, when three farm workers discovered her body under a tree in a field near Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, approximately 60 feet from a gravel road. She was still wearing her school uniform, and her white boots were found nearby.
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) led the investigation, questioning over 150 individuals and searching numerous locations along the St-François River. Despite these efforts, no significant leads emerged. A witness reported seeing a girl matching Alice’s description entering a black 1970 two-door Chevrolet on the evening of her disappearance, but this clue did not lead to a breakthrough.
Over five decades later, Alice Paré’s murder remains unsolved. Advocates and family members persist in seeking justice, hoping that advancements in forensic technology and renewed public interest might one day provide answers.
Crime Immemorial 