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Two Men Charged with first-Degree Murder in 2023 Outaouais Case

Two men have been accused of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Patrick Gagnon, whose body was discovered in a wooded area of ‍the Outaouais region of Quebec in late 2023.

Details of the Case

Stéphane Lévesque,‍ 44,⁤ and Éric Chénier, 47, were arrested on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, by ⁣the Sûreté du‍ Québec (SQ).Thay are charged with the premeditated murder of Patrick Gagnon, 45, and‍ indignity to a‍ dead body. TVA Nouvelles initially reported ‍on the arrests.

Gagnon was reported missing on October 31, 2023, from Kazabazua, Quebec.‍ His body was found a week later in a wooded area near Gracefield, a few kilometers north of Kazabazua. The SQ confirmed the death was a homicide in⁤ March 2024.

Background of the Accused

Both Lévesque and Chénier have prior criminal records. Éric ⁣Chénier has a history of arrests related to drugs,⁢ firearms, and violence. He is currently awaiting trial ⁢on⁣ cannabis and firearms charges.

Stéphane ⁢Lévesque has previous convictions for breaking and entering, uttering threats, theft, and property damage.

Investigation Continues

The motive for the murder remains unknown as of January 15, 2026. Authorities are asking anyone with facts about the case to ‍come forward. individuals can contact the SQ at 1 800-637-2667 or submit information through TVA Nouvelles.