A human head was just discovered in Montreal — Here's what we know so far

An investigation is underway to identify the remains.

SPVM vehicle driving through Montreal.

According to the SPVM, the body part was spotted near the intersection of boulevard Albert-Brosseau and avenue Drapeau.

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Montreal police just made a chilling discovery.

A human head was found Sunday afternoon along the Rivière des Prairies in Montréal-Nord. According to the SPVM, the body part was spotted near the intersection of boulevard Albert-Brosseau and avenue Drapeau.


SPVM officers were called to the scene after a 911 report of body parts by the riverbank. Police later confirmed the remains were those of a white male. His identity and the cause of death have not yet been determined. A perimeter and command post were set up as investigators began their work.

"Technical units are on site. We're still looking for new information in order to go further into the investigation," an SPVM spokesperson told MTL Blog this afternoon. "But there are no new elements to share at this moment."

The investigation is ongoing, and police say more details will follow.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

  • Al Sciola
  • Born and raised in Montreal, Al Sciola is a Senior Writer for MTL Blog. With a background in covering sports and local events, he has a knack for finding stories that capture the city’s spirit. A lifelong Canadiens fan and trivia enthusiast, Al spends his downtime sipping espresso and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

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