Montreal Man, 80, Charged With First-degree Murder In Wife's Death

The Canadian Press, 17 Aug, 2016 01:57 PM

MONTREAL — An 80-year-old Montreal man has been charged with first-degree murder and arson in the death of his spouse.

Salomon Abeassis appeared briefly before a Quebec court judge today after being escorted to the prisoner's box in a wheelchair.

He has been ordered detained at least until the case resumes Oct. 17.

His 75-year-old wife died in hospital after a fire in their residence.

Abeassis is prohibited from talking to two women and their spouses.

He identified the women as his daughters.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Wandering Moose Inspires 400-Mile Cross-border Trail

NEWCOMB, N.Y. — The 400-mile trek of a radio-collared moose named Alice is the inspiration for a proposed hiking trail from Ontario's forested Algonquin Park to the heart of New York's Adirondack Mountains.

Wandering Moose Inspires 400-Mile Cross-border Trail

Cleaning Victoria Homeless Camp Could Cost $350,000: Housing Minister

Fences are up and debris is being hauled away from the now-vacant homeless camp outside Victoria's courthouse, but British Columbia's housing minister says the cleanup will be long and costly.

Cleaning Victoria Homeless Camp Could Cost $350,000: Housing Minister

Legal Start-Ups Showcase Innovative Ideas At Canadian Bar Association Contest

A willingness to embrace technology might not be the first attribute that comes to mind when one thinks of the legal world. The Canadian Bar Association is trying to change that.

Legal Start-Ups Showcase Innovative Ideas At Canadian Bar Association Contest

Coming Soon! Golf Carts To Putter Around Two B.C. Towns

Starting in September, Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island and Chase in the Shuswap have been given the green light to drive the carts on community roads that have a maximum speed limit of 30 kilometres an hour.

Coming Soon! Golf Carts To Putter Around Two B.C. Towns

Thousands Apply For Spot On PM Trudeau's Youth Council

There were 8,415 applicants to be on Trudeau's youth council, according to data provide

Thousands Apply For Spot On PM Trudeau's Youth Council

Air Canada Has No Solution To Fly Man With Wheelchair To Cleveland

Tim Rose, who has cerebral palsy, says the airline's lack of an accessible aircraft for his trip is a grave concern not just for himself, but for all people with disabilities.