Moncton man, 73, charged with second-degree murder in death of Roger Maillet

A 73-year-old Moncton man has been charged with second-degree murder after a 63-year-old man died following an assault at a home on MacAleese Lane in Moncton on November 1, 2026, according to the New Brunswick RCMP.

What police found

Police said Codiac Regional RCMP officers were called to a report of an assault at the residence at about 9 a.m. on November 1. Inside, they found Roger Maillet, 63, critically injured. He was taken to hospital, where he later died of his injuries, according to the RCMP.

A 73-year-old Moncton man was arrested at the scene without incident and stayed in police custody, police said.

Court appearance

On November 2, Jean-Francois Marcil, 73, appeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged with second-degree murder. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on November 9, 2026. The charge has not been proven in court.

The New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation, with help from the Codiac Regional RCMP and the New Brunswick Coroner's Office. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

How to share information

Police are asking anyone with information that could help the investigation to come forward:

• New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit: 1-888-506-RCMP (7267)
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• The secure P3 Mobile App
• Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca

Local context

Moncton's Crime Severity Index was 105.63 in 2025, up 11.2% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 107.76, according to Statistics Canada.