Maxime Aubin, 21, charged with 1st degree murder of ex-girlfriend

Maxime Aubin was in a hospital bed when he was formally charged Monday afternoon with first degree murder and criminal harassment in connection with the death of a 24-year-old woman.

Mylne Lalibert, 24, was his ex-girlfriend, according to Radio-Canada. She was found dead Friday in a home in the Lanaudiretown of Saint-Lin-Laurentides, which is situated about 60 kilometres north of Montreal.

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Aubinsuffered serious injuries the night Lalibert was killed. They were self-inflicted wounds after the 21-year-old tried to kill himself, according to Radio-Canada.

Along with murder, the Crown accused Aubin of harassing the victim between May 15, 2016 andJan. 13, 2017.

Aubin's lawyer said he islikely to be released from hospital Tuesday. He is expected to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.