Remains found in Mille Îles River belong to man missing since 1988
A decades-long investigation into the disappearance of a Laval, Que., resident is now over.
Laval police announced that the human remains found earlier this month belong to Robert Saint-Louis — a man who has been missing since 1988.
Laval police made the announcement on Facebook Monday afternoon, saying the confirmation came after tests by the Quebec coroner's office.
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"The Service de police de Laval offers its most sincere sympathies to Mr. Saint-Louis' loved ones. His family tirelessly pursued efforts over the years, displaying great resilience and a profound attachment," reads the statement which also mentions how Saint-Louis' family stayed in touch with investigators over the years.
About ten days ago, Exploring with a Mission — a non-profit group that specializes in missing persons cases and detecting vehicles underwater — discovered a beige 1980 Jeep Cherokee Chief off the shores of the city of Deux-Montagnes.
Shortly after, police confirmed that the Jeep belonged to Saint-Louis.
In total, seven vehicles were removed from that river this month.
The investigation was a collaboration that also included the Sûreté du Québec as well as police in Laval and Deux-Montagnes.
The seven vehicles were found in an area of the river that is estimated to be about 18 metres deep.
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