A young woman was found dead in the 18th arrondissement on the night of August 12 to 13. His companion has been arrested and a manslaughter investigation is ongoing. Here's what we know at this stage of the investigation.
The end of the Paris 2024 Olympics was marred by tragedy. 21-year-old woman found dead in apartment in 18th-century apartmente district of the capital, during the night of this month to Tuesday, initially reported the parisian. The latter worked at the Stade de France and attended the closing ceremony of the Games.
A disappearance reported by the victim's mother
The young woman's disappearance was reported by her mother to the police station in the 18th arrondissement on Monday evening, the day after the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games at the Stade de France. The alert was given shortly after 21:15.
The quick intervention of the police made it possible to locate the house where she was at night, that of her boyfriend. When they arrived, the police discovered the body of the young woman and her companion, in critical condition, suggesting a suicide attempt. Drugs and alcohol were especially found near the couple.
Who is the victim?
The young woman, who was last seen shortly after the closing ceremony, had visible injuries at the time of her discovery. According to the first findings, she had a hematoma on her cheekbones and blood on her neck. Conformable BFMTVthe victim modeled especially for luxury homes. And he also gave French lessons to the suspect while helping him with administrative procedures.
The Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (COJO) clarified that the latter was not part of the Paris 2024 volunteer program. The young woman was employed at Stade France as a worker in the communication department.
Suspect profile
Aged 49 and of Nigerian nationality, he was first taken to hospital for medical examinations before being placed in police custody. A few hours before the discovery of the body, the latter allegedly sent a message to his relatives telling them that he had done something “stupid” before cutting off his phone.
Ongoing investigation
The investigation for “intentional murder” was entrusted to the 2nd District of the judicial police in Paris to establish the exact circumstances in which the death of the young woman occurred. The suspect's custody could last until Thursday.