Quebec man charged with second-degree murder in toddler death at home daycare in L’Assomption
Posted December 9, 2023 1:31 pm.
Last Updated December 9, 2023 1:55 pm.
A 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of an 18-month-old toddler at a home daycare in L’Assomption, in the Lanaudière region.
Tomy Carranza Landry appeared via videoconference Saturday morning at the Montreal courthouse from Joliette, where he is in custody. He was formally charged with the toddler’s death between Dec. 4 and 5.
Police responded to a call Tuesday about a seriously injured child at a home daycare. The toddler had significant injuries when transported to hospital and died within hours.
Detectives interviewed numerous witnesses and an autopsy was ordered.
Carranza Landry’s case was adjourned until Dec. 14 at the Joliette courthouse.
A publication ban has been issued on any information that could identify the young victim.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
