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Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2013000082) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 2011, a 30-year-old man named Michel Petit vanished from the Saint-Henri neighborhood of Quebec, leaving behind a life intertwined with the city's criminal underworld. He was last seen on the evening of April 26, 2011. At the time of his disappearance, it was reported that he was wearing a gold chain with a gold and diamond pendant inscribed with the name 'CHAD.' His sudden silence was uncharacteristic, raising immediate concern among those who knew him. It was known that Petit was involved in the narcotics trade, a dangerous world that often leads to dire consequences.

The investigation into his disappearance quickly pointed towards a grim conclusion. Authorities publicly stated that they believed Petit had been met with foul play and was likely the victim of a homicide. This theory was supported by his known associations and the abrupt nature of his disappearance. A crucial piece of evidence in the investigation was a phone call Petit made during the night he was last seen, between April 26 and 27, 2011. Investigators have been keen to speak with the individual who was using that specific cell phone number at that time, believing they could be a key witness. Over a year after he was last seen, Montreal police set up a command post and appealed to the public for any information that might shed light on his whereabouts.

Despite the passage of time, the case of Michel Petit remains unresolved, and his body has never been recovered. The official missing person notice describes him as having a mole and a scar on his left cheek, as well as a scar on his right cheek. His ex-partner, who is also the mother of his child, has spoken about the profound difficulty of not knowing his fate, expressing a deep desire to one day find his remains in order to have a proper burial and achieve some sense of closure. She revealed that he had been involved in organized crime from a very young age. The prevailing belief among both his family and law enforcement is that he was murdered, a casualty of the perilous life he led. The overview of this case is one of a man deeply embedded in a world of crime, whose disappearance, while not entirely surprising to his loved ones given his lifestyle, has left a lasting void and a painful uncertainty.

Last Seen: Apr 26, 2011

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