According to TVA Nouvelles, Boucher, a notorious longtime Hells Angels gang leader and one of the most notorious criminals in Quebec history, died Sunday after a long battle with throat cancer. READ MORE: Hells Angels leader and legendary outlaw Sonny Barger dies at 83 He died in the palliative care wing of a correctional health care facility attached to Archambault Prison in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., where he was serving consecutive life sentences. 11 Hells Angels boss Maurice “Mom” Boucher (2nd left) is greeted by other members of the club at a boxing match in Montreal. Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press Boucher was a reputed organized crime boss, hitman, drug dealer, outlaw biker and former leader of the Hells Angels’ Quebec chapter. Trending Stories
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Story continues below ad In 2002 he was convicted of attempted murder and two counts of first-degree murder after ordering the killing of two randomly selected Quebec correctional officers in an attempt to destabilize the Quebec justice system. READ MORE: Maurice “Mom” Boucher pleads guilty to murder conspiracy charge involving rival He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for at least 25 years. He was incarcerated in one of Canada’s few supermax prisons. He had been battling cancer for seven years and was transferred to palliative care on June 10. He just recently turned 69, on June 21st. 1:37 RCMP raid largest meth bust in Manitoba history, Calgary Hells Angels member arrested Previous Video Next Video
