Quebec's Crown prosecutor's office has announced there will be no criminal charges laid in the Jenique Dalcourt case at this time.
Dalcourt was beaten to death in October 2014 while walking down a dark bike path on her way home after work.
Police arrested a 26-year-old man in the days following the discovery of Dalcourt's body, but he was never charged because at the time, the prosecution felt that the investigation hadn't been thorough.
At a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of her death, Longueuil police said they had submitted new evidence to the Crown in hopes they can advance the case. It is the only unsolved murder case in Longueuil in the last decade.
In a news release, the Crown announced Thursday what was submitted “does not contain the necessary elements to lay charges” against the 26-year-old.
Two prosecutors poured over the file and undertook an "exhaustive" analysis of the proof put forward, but concluded it was not enough evidence prove the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Crown pointed out it’s still possible for Longueuil police to resubmit the file if they collect new evidence.
Dalcourt's death led to changes on the dimly lit bike path, including tree branches being cut and bushes being trimmed to improve lighting in the area.
