魁北克人因1994年谋杀10岁的Marie-Chantale Desjardins被判处无期徒刑,由DNA证据解决。 Quebec man sentenced to life in prison for 1994 murder of 10-year-old Marie-Chantale Desjardins, solved by DNA evidence.

一名魁北克法官判处60岁的Réal Courtemanche因1994年在圣泰雷塞谋杀10岁的Marie-Chantale Desjardins的二级谋杀罪而终身监禁,25年不得假释。 A Quebec judge has sentenced Réal Courtemanche, 60, to life in prison with no parole for 25 years for the 1994 second-degree murder of 10-year-old Marie-Chantale Desjardins in Sainte-Thérèse. 受害人于1994年7月16日失踪,四天后在一个林木地带被发现,有暴力袭击的迹象。 The victim vanished on July 16, 1994, and was found four days later in a wooded area with signs of a violent attack. DNA技术的进步将Courtemanche与罪行联系起来,他上个月认罪。 Advances in DNA technology linked Courtemanche to the crime, and he admitted guilt last month. Hélène Di Salvo法官裁定“没有康复的希望”, 以他漫长的犯罪历史、缺乏悔恨和自2015年以来被宣布为危险罪犯的地位为例。 Judge Hélène Di Salvo ruled there is "no hope for rehabilitation," citing his lengthy criminal history, lack of remorse, and status as a declared dangerous offender since 2015. 检方和辩方都建议最高刑期。 The maximum sentence was recommended by both prosecution and defense. 受害人的母亲Sylvie Desjardins在庭审期间发言,法官将她称赞为力量的证明。 The victim’s mother, Sylvie Desjardins, spoke during the hearing, which the judge praised as a testament to strength. 此案近30年未获解决,31年后结案。 The case, unsolved for nearly 30 years, brings closure after 31 years.