Lawyer arrested in Saint-Michel death appears in court Friday
Daniel Rochefort, 72, was arrested after a woman in her 40s was found dead on 39th Street near Paul-Corbeil on Monday. Police say the pair were in a relationship.
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A 72-year-old Montreal lawyer has been arrested in connection with a woman's death in Saint-Michel on Monday, police confirmed. Daniel Rochefort is expected to appear in court August 23, according to research materials.
Officers were called to a home on 39th Street near Paul-Corbeil Street around 2:25 p.m. Monday and found a woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s, both seriously injured by what appeared to be a sharp object. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene; the man was taken to hospital.
Montreal police confirmed the victim and suspect were in a relationship. A judge has denied bail for Rochefort, according to available court records.
The death marks the 13th suspected femicide in Montreal this year, adding to a crisis that has seen shelters turning away nearly half of women seeking help.
The facts
Who was arrested in the Saint-Michel death?
Daniel Rochefort, a 72-year-old Montreal lawyer, was arrested in connection with the woman's death.
When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on Monday, August 17, 2026, around 2:25 p.m. on 39th Street near Paul-Corbeil Street in Saint-Michel.
What was the victim's condition?
A woman in her 40s was found seriously injured by what appeared to be a sharp object and was pronounced dead at the scene.
When did Rochefort appear in court?
Daniel Rochefort was expected to appear in court on August 23, 2026.
