The lifeless body of the matriarch (Ph KOACI)
In the locality of Lopoulocated in the department of Daboua tragic scene took place.
In this village located approximately 15 kilometers from Dabou, Claude SK, a man from Bingerville-Adjien, goes there to support his partner, Madeleine Lasme Youh at his uncle’s funeral.
However, what was supposed to be a moment of family comfort quickly turned into an indescribable nightmare.
Claudeupon arriving home, faces the unthinkable on Friday, September 6, 2024. The scene before him is one of horror he will never forget: the lifeless body of his partner, Lasme Youh Madeleinea 62-year-old woman, lies in a pool of blood in the middle of her own living room. But the most heartbreaking thing for this man is seeing his five-year-old granddaughter, still in shock, witness this macabre discovery. “Papa KA killed Even with pebble,” the little girl repeats, as if she was trying to understand and express the inexplicable.
Madeleine Lasm, known in the region as a respected and beloved businesswoman, lived peacefully in her villa, built by her children. Her village of Lopou was her refuge, far from prying eyes and the tumult of the city. Attached to the tranquility of her home, Madeleine had hired the services of KA, a worker of about 40 years old, to help her with the maintenance of her property. Two months earlier, she had taken this man in, hoping to offer him a job opportunity and stability. In return, he had to maintain her garden and keep her house clean, a task he performed in exchange for a monthly salary.
Despite the generosity of Madeleineher partner Claudehad always felt a certain distrust towards this man. His concerns unfortunately proved to be well-founded in the most tragic way possible. Indeed, for reasons that remain unclear, KA suddenly revealed his violent nature and committed an atrocious act that shook the entire village.
The alleged murderer allegedly used a piece of concrete to hit the matriarch multiple times to end her life with unspeakable brutality. After his heinous act, he didn’t stop there. He searched the house from top to bottom, taking care to seize his victim’s cell phone before disappearing into the wild. But the most chilling detail of this crime is that he locked up the matriarch’s granddaughter Madeleine into the house with her grandmother’s lifeless body, leaving her alone and traumatized in the dark for long hours.
It is Claudecame from Bingerville to find his partner, who discovered the little girl, terrified and shaken, repeating tirelessly that “Papa KA killed Even“This innocent but striking statement, made by a child in a state of shock, was confirmed by local authorities, as well as by doctors who came to see the facts. village The whole world is in turmoil, unable to understand how a man to whom Madeleine had offered his hospitality could have turned against her in such a violent and gratuitous manner.
The pain felt by the family and loved ones of Madeleine is immense. This woman, who had retired after a full life, had recently celebrated, in 2020, the feast of the patriarchs, a traditional Adioukrou ceremony called “Ebeb”. Madeleine embodied the maternal and protective figure of her family, the one on whom her three children could count. Her sudden death leaves an immense void, not only for her loved ones, but also for everyone village of Lopouwho loses a caring and beloved leader.
The quest for justice is now a priority for the family of Madeleine and local authorities. Law enforcement is on high alert to find KA, who remains missing for now. The community hopes that the man who betrayed the trust of Madeleine will be promptly arrested and brought to justice. This dramawhich upended not only a family but an entire community, is a reminder of how violence can emerge from the most unexpected places, shattering lives and leaving deep trauma.
The funeral of Madeleine Lasme Youh are scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024 in its village native of LopouA ceremony that promises to be marked by deep sadness, but also by a collective determination to obtain justice for the woman who was taken from life in such atrocious conditions.
As for the granddaughter, still in shock from what she saw and experienced, she will need to be supported to overcome this trauma, because no child should ever witness such horror. The act committed by KA, if proven, will remain etched in memories as one of the most heinous crimes. village of Lopoustruck by the tragedy, hopes that the murderer will be quickly apprehended and that firm justice will be served for Madeleine Lasm Youh.
