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CTV News
11 hours ago
- CTV News
Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped Quebec prison
Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped Quebec prison Quebec police are searching for 62-year-old Richard Plourde, serving a life sentence for second-degree murder, after his escape from custody.
CTV News
12 hours ago
- CTV News
Convicted killer, 62, escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec
Richard Plourde, 62, as seen in a handout. (CSC) Correctional Service Canada says a convicted killer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians region. Staff discovered Richard Plourde was missing from his minimum security unit at about 11 p.m. Sunday. The 62-year-old was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder at Archambault Institution. He has a fair complexion, brown eyes and grey hair. He also has a tattoo of a skull bone and a hand on his right shoulder, a rose on his abdomen and the letters R.P. on his right arm. The federal agency says it has contacted Quebec provincial police who have issued a warrant for Plourde's arrest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
13 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Convicted killer, 62, escapes from minimum security prison in Quebec
Correctional Service Canada says a convicted killer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians region. Staff discovered Richard Plourde was missing from his minimum security unit at about 11 p.m. Sunday. The 62-year-old was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder at Archambault Institution. He has a fair complexion, brown eyes and grey hair. He also has a tattoo of a skull bone and a hand on his right shoulder, a rose on his abdomen and the letters R.P. on his right arm. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The federal agency says it has contacted Quebec provincial police who have issued a warrant for Plourde's arrest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
National Post
13 hours ago
- National Post
Convicted killer, 62, escapes from minimum security prison in Quebec
Correctional Service Canada says a convicted killer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians region. Article content Staff discovered Richard Plourde was missing from his minimum security unit at about 11 p.m. Sunday. Article content The 62-year-old was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder at Archambault Institution. Article content He has a fair complexion, brown eyes and grey hair. Article content Article content He also has a tattoo of a skull bone and a hand on his right shoulder, a rose on his abdomen and the letters R.P. on his right arm. Article content Article content
Toronto Sun
14 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Convicted killer, 62, escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec
Richard Plourde is serving a life sentence for second-degree murder Published Jun 23, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • < 1 minute read Convicted killer Richard Plourde, 62, is serving time at Archambault Institution in Ste-Anne-des-Plaines. Photo by Correctional Service of Canada MONTREAL — Correctional Service Canada says a convicted killer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians region. Staff discovered Richard Plourde was missing from his minimum security unit at about 11 p.m. Sunday. The 62-year-old was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder at Archambault Institution. He has a fair complexion, brown eyes and grey hair. He also has a tattoo of a skull bone and a hand on his right shoulder, a rose on his abdomen and the letters R.P. on his right arm. The federal agency says it has contacted Quebec provincial police who have issued a warrant for Plourde's arrest. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA NBA Toronto Blue Jays
