Martin Carpentier-not-found: the discovery of “items of interest” gives a boost of energy [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Since the AMBER alert is lifted, the officers from the SQ are real hunting to the man. They work day and night to find the father of the girls.

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13 July 2020 9h22

Updated at 17h18

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Martin Carpentier-not-found: the discovery of “items of interest” gives a boost of energy [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Judith Desmeules

The Sun

The discovery of indices provides a second breath to the research teams always on the footsteps of the father of Norah and Romy, found dead in Saint-Apollinaire. “The key in this folder, this is Martin Carpentier”, recalls the sergente Ann Mathieu.

The body of the young sisters Norah and Romy were found last Saturday. Since the AMBER alert is lifted, the officers from the SQ are real hunting to the man. They work day and night to find the father of the girls.

Since Sunday, the police concentrate their activities in the area of the grisly discovery, in the wooded area between the rows of Wood-Joly and Saint-Lazare.

“Items of interest were found at this location. We can’t reveal the nature of these elements in this moment”, says the Sûreté du Québec.

The Sun, Frédéric Matte

These discoveries give a second breath to the research teams. All units are re-used, such as the masters dogs or teams in mountain BIKING. A drone and a helicopter were also deployed.

These items found will be useful to the ongoing criminal investigation.

“It comes to bring hope of a result. It doesn’t mean that it’s going to bring the result, but it gives us a boost of energy at the level of the direction of research. It is based on the most concrete possible. It is motivating to see that all the efforts that you put are in so that it is able to collect clues that help the investigation,” adds the sergente Ann Mathieu, spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec.

Concerning the post-mortem of the girls, the SQ will have to check things out with Martin Carpentier before disclosing information. The latter, considered the main suspect in the case, has the pieces missing to establish the chronological order of events.

“It is sure that it must not be forgotten that Martin Carpentier, in all these events, is still a suspect. It is important to know that this is a person who is in need of care, a human victim of a collision, our top priority Safety is to save lives”, recalls the sergente Mathieu.

The police officers of the Sûreté du Québec have continued the search throughout the night from Saturday to Sunday.

Special Collaboration, Steve Jolicoeur

The #research is ongoing to locate Martin Carpentier, who is still being sought. Our workforce are deployed in the area where have been found the girls, where items of interest were found. We can’t reveal the nature of these elements at this time.

— Sûreté du Québec (@sureteduquebec) July 13, 2020

Alive or dead

The more time that passes, the more the assumption that Martin Carpentier passed away is possible.

“The more time passes, the more time plays against him. He must think the lack of water, lack of food, the temperature. It is hoped that he is alive. The more we advance, the greater the possibility that it is not is possible”, adds Ann Mathieu.

This collision Wednesday evening, the sheer nebula of the vehicle by Martin Carpentier on highway 20, has triggered the whole process of this research.

Items of interest were found in the area of the discovery of the bodies of the two girls.

Special Collaboration, Steve Jolicoeur

Attention to the false news

Saturday evening, on the social networks, the rumor was that the police had caught Martin Carpentier. The news has quickly travelled like a wildfire.

It was a statement not founded.

“Contrary to what is circulating right now on social media, we have not proceeded with the arrest of Martin Carpentier. We are still actively looking. Stay alert and do not trust non-official sources to spread false rumors,” wrote the SQ on its social networks, although obliged to rectify the situation.

All units are re-used, such as the masters dogs.

The Sun, Patrice Laroche

It is true that an important deployment of staff occurred at about 21h on the rang Saint-Lazare. However, it was the discovery of clues.

The spokesperson Ann Mathieu suggests to the citizens, who were very anxious to hear the denouement of this tragic history, to monitor the accounts of the Sûreté du Québec, Facebook or Twitter. It will be the result of a media official with the various media on-site, in Saint-Apollinaire.

The citizens of the surrounding area, up to Saint-Agapit, are asked to keep the eye open still today. All information about Martin Carpentier must be shared with 9-1-1.

The #search continues this night with patrol officers to locate the individual. Stay vigilant and call 911 if you have information. We ask that you do not come too close to the perimeter to ensure the smooth running of operations.

— Sûreté du Québec (@sureteduquebec) July 13, 2020

Climate-provoking in Saint-Apollinaire

Following the events of the last days, the municipality of Saint-Apollinaire would like to offer its condolences to the families of the victims.

“The tragedy which plays on our territory since Thursday is a huge sadness. Our thoughts go out to the family of small Norah and Romy, in the first place that the mother of the girls. We wish them all the strength possible to get through this terrible ordeal,” says the mayor of Saint-Apollinaire, Bernard Ouellet.

The municipality also thank those emergency services for the assistance during the research. The mayor also reminded citizens that psychological resources are in place for citizens who would like to benefit from it.

“We are aware that the drama that takes place in Saint-Apollinaire can be particularly traumatic and disturbing for our citizens. It is important to don’t hesitate to consult different experts, or call Info-Social 811 if the need arises. Hoping that this all ends as quickly as possible.”

The municipality and the CLSC Laurier-Station has also developed a service of psychological help. The hall of the municipal council, located at 94 Main street in Saint-Apollinaire is available to social workers. The citizens can visit them from 10: 30 am.

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