Eighteen-year-old Carole Dupont was last seen on December 22nd, 1973, leaving the Hotel Blainville in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada with three individuals. Her disappearance went largely ignored in the press at the time, a reflection of the era’s frequent underreporting of missing young women.
On April 13th, 1974, nearly four months later, her body was discovered behind the Foyer Drapeau, a retirement home located at 100 Chanoine-Lionel-Groulx Street in Sainte-Thérèse. The gruesome discovery included her body alongside clothes and a knife. She had suffered multiple stab wounds to her torso and back, was diagonally slashed at the thighs, and had a cut on her left breast.
The investigation into Carole’s murder was led by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). One of the interrogators on the case was Roch Gaudreault, who later gained notoriety for his involvement in other controversial investigations. Critics have pointed out that Gaudreault’s methods were questionable, and his involvement in the Carole Dupont case has been scrutinized for potential investigative shortcomings.
Carole’s murder is not an isolated case. During the 1970s, Quebec saw a series of unsolved murders involving young women. These cases often shared similarities, such as the victims’ ages and the violent nature of the crimes. The lack of progress in these investigations has led to criticism of law enforcement agencies for their handling of such cases during that era.
Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made in connection with Carole’s murder. The case remains unsolved, and the lack of resolution has been a source of frustration for those seeking justice.
Crime Immemorial 