Tried before the Lyon Assizes, a young woman is accused of having killed her grandfather. Her entire defense is based on a request for euthanasia which would have been clearly formulated by this man, then aged 95, according to her. On Wednesday, relatives even came to defend the young woman.
In Lyon, a 33-year-old woman has been on trial since Wednesday for the assassination of her grandfather, whom she wanted to help die. The events occurred in Saint-Laurent-de-Mure, in the suburbs of Lyon.
The 95-year-old victim died of asphyxiation following a fire in her medical bed caused by her granddaughter.
On Wednesday, several members of the family took turns at the bar, to support the defense of the accused, who is pleading euthanasia. They recognize the poor state of health of the victim, bedridden and bedridden. He has already expressed his desire to leave, without asking his loved ones to take action. Contrary to what the young woman says.
“Love” according to his father
“She made a big mistake, but it’s love,” said the father of the accused. He was also questioned about the use of fire to cause death. “What other way? A sting? We have to find her. Medicines? You have to get them. A pillow? It takes strength,” he confides.
“She was the most courageous to do something unthinkable,” continues the sister of the accused, before continuing: “We need a law, it’s tragic that we have nothing.” A family helpless facing the pain of their loved one.
Vincent Chevalier with Guillaume Descours
