Cedrika Provencher case : a difficult mourning

(Trois-Rivières) December 11, 2015 is an important date in the case of the disappearance of Cédrika Provencher. This is that day that his bones were discovered by a trio of hunters in Trois-Rivières. Le Nouvelliste published in its editions of Friday and Saturday a series of articles about this story that has deeply marked the region and throughout Quebec.

On 14 December 2015, Henri Provencher went close research sites SQ. He had taken care to take a look at the many messages of sympathy expressed by the population.

On 11 December 2015, Henri Provencher entered like a blow in the face with the announcement of the discovery of the body of her granddaughter Cédrika. A year later, Mr. Provencher confirms the obvious: the drama is still difficult to accept.

Cédrika Provencher went missing in July 2007. She was found more than eight years later in a wooded sector of Trois-Rivières. Twelve months have passed since the sad events. By his own admission, Henri Provencher tries to “bite the bullet”.

“This is not obvious. It’s hard to think that someone thee a private person you loved, “says Henri Provencher, with calmness and candor we know it.

Despite the passage of time, the family still cherished the hope of finding alive Cédrika. The expected scenario did not materialize.

“When they called me, 11 December (for the news of the discovery of his body), it broke my arms. You’re beautiful you prepare, the shot striking the same. You always hope as long as you’re not in front of the obvious. But when you know, that changes the pattern “commented Mr. Provencher, suppressing a slightly nervous laugh.

Henri Provencher always have great misunderstanding in respect of the conduct of the person responsible for the abduction and death of his granddaughter. That is why it continues to work in the direction of Cédrika Provencher Foundation.

“When you see your sad family, your son, your wife, your daughter, you have an idea in mind: to avoid that happening to other families. If we can save just one child, it will be the best gifts. ”

The Provencher family has always been careful to maintain the interest of the population towards the case of Cédrika. According to Henri Provencher, citizens have played an important role in research to find her. And that’s what happened a year ago. Three hunters were walking in the area spotted what they believed to be the remains of a child’s body.

“These people have thought: ” Suddenly it’s Cédrika ”. And fortunately, because we still seek the “says one who leaves Cédrika parents care to monitor the police investigation.

Mr. Provencher has not yet had the opportunity to meet the three hunters. It promises to remedy the situation, but already raises his hat to their vigilance.

A similar encounter took place in the SQ searches after discovering Cédrika. Accompanied by his wife, Louise, Henri Provencher had visited the site 14 December 2015 to personally thank the police officers. Handshakes were sincere and his eyes were rolling in the water during these encounters as brief and intense emotionally.

The maternal grandfather of Cédrika, Jean-Marie Fortier, also moved to the scene on 15 December. He had to stand in this place to pay tribute to her granddaughter.

The excavations of the area where were found the remains of Cédrika Provencher were conducted by an army of some 200 police in the week of 13 December 2015.

The announcement of the discovery of the body of Cédrika Provencher has caused a real media maelstrom. By December 12, the rumor was conveyed on social networks and blithely circulated in several newsrooms. The same night, around 23 pm, the Sûreté du Québec confirmed that the human remains found in the woods near exit 210 of Highway 40 were those of Cédrika.

The SQ then launched an extensive search operation places that would cost nearly $ 1 million Some 50 police officers were on hand on December 13 to trace the slightest clue. The next day, the number rose to 200.

These members of the emergency unit and the auxiliary emergency unit conducted a real work of monk until December 22. A command post was set up, issue to facilitate the work of investigators. The SQ had invited the public to provide information about this case and the appeal was heard. More than 200 information were treated after the discovery of Cédrika Provencher.

Following the disappearance of the girl nine years old in 2007, his family has enjoyed unwavering support from the people of the region and elsewhere in his many efforts to find her. The announcement of the discovery of his body created a shock wave within the population.

Many citizens have moved close to the SQ command post to leave messages offering their condolences, wreaths and an impressive amount of fluff.

Moreover, an arrangement of branches trimmed conifer fluff forming the letters of child’s name still decorates the closing of land giving access to the place of discovery of Cédrika. Many lint spent the year at the Rose Garden Cédrika Provencher, along the boulevard des Chenaux.

The confirmation of the discovery of Cédrika Provencher had echoes to Ottawa and Quebec premiers Justin Trudeau and Philippe Couillard reacted via Twitter.

The SQ is back on the scene June 21 The police claimed to hold new qualified credible information. A score of police specialists in this type of research had been assigned to this sector, accompanied by fifteen investigators, technicians, forensic identification and forensic laboratory and legal service.

Since the arrest of Jonathan Bettez has spilled much ink in Trois-Rivières and Quebec media. Individuals 36 years appeared in Trois-Rivières courthouse Aug. 30 to face charges of possession and distribution of child pornography, but Trifluvien is among the main suspects in the murder of Cédrika Provencher. The parents and sister of Cédrika were among those who attended its highly publicized and well-attended appearance.

The courtroom was packed and Jacques Trudel judge was careful to call the calm before the appearance of the suspect. Immediately released, Jonathan Bettez was greeted by a rain of insults as he left the courthouse. A police escort was necessary to ensure its security.

This event followed a few days another very emotional time for the family, or the holding of funeral Cédrika. These funeral was held in private.

The police investigation is still underway, confirms the Sûreté du Québec, which has no further details to share publicly.