New Brunswick 2026 Homicide Victim List

According to the RCMP, officers with the Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a reported assault at a residence on MacAleese Lane at approximately 9 a.m. on November 1, 2026.

When officers arrived, they found 63-year-old Roger Maillet suffering from critical injuries inside the home. He was rushed to hospital but later died from his injuries.

Police arrested a 73-year-old man at the scene without incident. He remained in custody following his arrest.

On November 2, the accused, identified as 73-year-old Jean-Francois Marcil of Moncton, appeared in Moncton Provincial Court, where he was formally charged with second-degree murder.

Marcil was remanded into custody and is expected to appear in court again on November 9, 2026.

The New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, with support from the Codiac Regional RCMP and the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office.

Police Seeking Public Assistance

Investigators are asking anyone with information that could assist with the investigation to contact the New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267).