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Constable Michael O'Leary & Corporal Aurèle Bourgeois

Keeping their memory alive.

Constable O’Leary and Corporal Bourgeois were seasoned RCMP officers whose patrol ended in tragedy, exposing the risks faced daily by front-line police. Their deaths sent shockwaves through the force and the community, sparking scrutiny of how quickly a routine call can escalate into life-and-death consequences. This episode unpacks the events that led to their loss and the questions that remain.

Victim(s)
Constable Michael O'Leary (33M), Corporal Aurèle Bourgeois (47M)
Perpetrator(s)
Richard Bergeron (then Richard Ambrose), James Hutchinson
Status
Closed Case
Timeframe
December 13, 1974
Location(s)
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Tag(s)
Murder
Abduction
External Links
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