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flag Two Montreal brothers sentenced in Feb 2026 for hiding Inuk woman Alasie Tukkiapik’s body for six months, citing mental health and isolation.

flag Two Montreal brothers, Francesco and Nicodemo Sansalone, were sentenced in February 2026 for concealing the death of 41-year-old Inuk woman Alasie Tukkiapik, whose body remained on a couch in their home for six months in 2023. flag Francesco, 63, received a 10-month conditional sentence with house arrest and two years of probation, citing severe mental health issues including possible schizophrenia. flag His brother, Nicodemo, 62, was given three years of probation and 50 hours of community service, having already served 70 days of preventive detention. flag The court acknowledged their isolation and mental health struggles, noting the case highlighted systemic challenges in reporting deaths, especially in marginalized communities.

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