An investigation is currently ongoing following the discovery of a human ‘upper body part’ along the riverbanks.
Authorities in Montreal are working to identify the remains of what appears to be an upper body, potentially a severed head, found near the Rivière des Prairies on Sunday afternoon, as reported by Global.
Although police have not officially confirmed the severed head, sources indicate that the body part discovered was the upper body section “above the shoulders.”
The remains are believed to be male, and investigators are striving to establish the individual’s identity. The cause of death remains under scrutiny, with suicide not ruled out by authorities.
In a separate incident last month, six severed heads were found on a bustling city street in Mexico, an unusual occurrence in an otherwise tranquil area.
Local authorities made the disturbing discovery early on a Tuesday morning in a region typically free from cartel-related violence.
The location where the severed heads were located connects the central states of Puebla and Tlaxcala. Police have yet to disclose a motive for the killings or identify the criminal groups responsible for the atrocious act in Mexico.
At the scene of the crime, a blanket was reportedly found with a message warning rival gangs, allegedly signed by a group known as “La Barredora” or “the sweeper.”
Tlaxcala and Puebla, situated just over 100 kilometers away from Mexico City, are generally peaceful regions not prone to extreme cartel violence, unlike other parts of the country.
While Tlaxcala accounts for only 0.5% of the nationwide intentional homicide count of 14,769 between January and July, Puebla represents 3.4%. However, authorities recognize that criminal organizations involved in human and drug trafficking, as well as fuel theft, often operate in these central states due to their strategic geographical position.
Mexico has witnessed a significant escalation in cartel violence in recent years, resulting in substantial casualties and disappearances since the government initiated military action against gangs in 2006.