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Canadian 3D Animation Pioneer and Partner Found Dead in Dominica

Four Arrested in Connection with Deaths, Authorities Treating Incident as Potential Homicide

  • Canadian entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand were found dead in a burnt-out vehicle in Dominica.
  • Four people, including three foreign nationals and one Dominican, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
  • Langlois was a pioneer in 3D animation, having founded Softimage, a company whose software was used in major blockbuster films.
  • The couple owned an eco-resort on the island and were known for their philanthropic efforts, including the Resilient Dominica Project.
  • Authorities are treating the deaths as potential homicides and have requested investigative support from Canadian authorities.
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