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Constable Michael O'Leary and Corporal Aurèle Bourgeois.
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Constable Michael O'Leary & Corporal Aurèle Bourgeois
Keeping their memory alive.
Victim(s)
Constable Michael O'Leary (33M), Corporal Aurèle Bourgeois (47M)
perpetrator(s)
Richard Bergeron (then Richard Ambrose), James Hutchinson
Case Status
Closed Case
Case Years
December 13, 1974
Location(s)
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Synopsis
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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.
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