Nearly 20 years after her murder in Quebec, an arrest in Guinea gives her loved ones hope
Nearly 20 years after the murder of Rachelle Wrathmall in Quebec, her husband has been arrested in Guinea, offering hope for justice to her family and friends. The suspect is now facing murder charges in the West African nation, marking a significant breakthrough in the long-standing cold case.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of international judicial cooperation in solving cold cases involving suspects who have fled their home countries.
June 27 | Duration 2:15 Rachelle Wrathmall, 31, was found dead in her Lennoxville home in Sherbrooke, Que., in June of 2007. She had been stabbed to death. The day before she was found, her husband left Canada to return to his home country. Social Sharing Close to 20 years after the killing of Rachelle Wrathmall in Sherbrooke, Que., a major development is rekindling hope for her loved ones that justice might finally be within reach.
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