The information was revealed at a police news conference this morning.
Police say Veillieux’s body was discovered by police in the evening on Wednesday June 11 in w heavily wooded area just south of the city, based on a tip off provided to police. Police said his death was considered "suspicious in nature".
Police could not comment on how that information was received.
Sgt. Richard Blanchette said today “police believe that the deceased died in and around June 4, 2008 and his remains were actually found by the police on June 11.”
Blanchette said the discovery of the body led to the quick arrest of Demers. Police said they had been tipped off to Veilleux’s disappearance by concerned friends.
OBVIOUS TRAUMA
Asked by The Times why the police regarded the death “suspicious in nature” lead investigator Const. Dan Charest(photo) said “the coroner attended the scene, and that was his call that it was suspicious. I can say there was obvious signs of trauma.” Charest also revealed that the body was found in an area where it was not concealed, but the general area was significantly remote. Police also believe the actually killing occurred in the remote area where the body was found.
Charest also revealed that police retrieved what they believe is the weapon used in the killing.

Charest says he cannot comment on what the weapon was because he wants the post mortem examination to determine whether the cause of death involved a specific weapon.
Charest also noted that police do not suspect drugs or any gang activity to be involved with the death.
Police say Demers will be held in custody until such time as his lawyer applies for a bail hearing and until such time as a judge grants bail.
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