Rafiou Sow Arrested in Conakry for 2007 Murder
Rafiou Sow, suspected of stabbing Rachelle Wrathmall in 2007, was arrested in Conakry, Guinea.
June 21, 2026
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Source: lapresse.ca
Rafiou Sow, a suspect in the 2007 fatal stabbing of Rachelle Wrathmall in Sherbrooke, Quebec, was arrested on Friday evening at his home in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, according to multiple local media reports.
The arrest has not been officially confirmed by Canadian or Guinean authorities as of June 21, 2026. Wrathmall, a Sherbrooke resident, was found dead in her apartment in 2007, and the case had remained unsolved for years.
Details of the arrest remain limited, but reports indicate that Sow was taken into custody without incident. Extradition proceedings are expected to follow, though no timeline has been announced.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rafiou Sow?
Rafiou Sow is a suspect in the 2007 stabbing death of Rachelle Wrathmall in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He was arrested in Conakry, Guinea, in June 2026.
What happened to Rachelle Wrathmall?
Rachelle Wrathmall was found dead in her Sherbrooke apartment in 2007, having been stabbed to death. The case went cold until Sow's arrest.
Will Rafiou Sow be extradited to Canada?
Extradition is expected, but no official timeline has been announced as of June 21, 2026.
