73-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in connection with homicide

November 2, 2026 - Moncton, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 73-year-old man from Moncton, N.B., has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation in Moncton.

On November 1, 2026, at approximately 9 a.m., members of the Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence on MacAleese Lane in Moncton. Upon arrival, police located a 63-year-old man, Roger Maillet, critically injured inside the residence. He was transported to hospital, where he later died as a result of his injuries.

A 73-year-old man from Moncton was arrested at the scene without incident and remained in police custody.

On November 2, 2026, 73-year-old  Jean-Francois Marcil appeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged with second-degree murder. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on November 9, 2026.

The New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit has assumed carriage of the investigation, with assistance from the Codiac Regional RCMP and the New Brunswick Coroner's Office.

Anyone who may have information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267). Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

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