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Girlfriend Dumped in Septic Tank; Sentence Awaits
14 Nov
Summary
- Manslaughter sentencing for dumping girlfriend in septic tank delayed.
- Victim was alive when placed in septic tank, dying of drowning.
- Defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter and indignity to a body.
Collin Boucher-Gionet's sentencing for the manslaughter of his girlfriend, Aylissa Rovere, has been delayed. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and indignity to a body in May. Rovere, 32, was reported missing in the fall of 2024 and her body was found on a rural property north of Stony Plain.
Court documents indicate Boucher-Gionet believed Rovere was dead after blacking out from intoxication. He admitted to preparing to bury and burn her body before disposing of it in a septic tank. An autopsy revealed Rovere was alive when placed in the tank and died from drowning.
Victim impact statements were presented on Friday, including those from Rovere's two children. The Crown requested a 12-year sentence. Proceedings were adjourned due to defence concerns, and Boucher-Gionet is scheduled to return to court next month.
