The mysterious disappearance of Michèle Gaborieau
June 10, 1999 marked the beginning of an enigma that has haunted Céline Gaborieau ever since. Her mother, Michèle, then aged 56, disappeared without a trace, just like the white city vehicle she was driving. While the police initially considered a voluntary departure or an act of desperation, Céline remains convinced that the truth is much darker.
Over the years, the daughter of the missing woman led her own investigation, calling on private detectives to gather a wealth of clues and testimonies. Her investigations led her to a stunning conclusion: she suspects her own father, Jean-Michel, of being involved in her mother's disappearance.
The show will highlight the disturbing elements that led Céline to point the finger at her own father. Jean-Michel Gaborieau, a seemingly ordinary bookseller, happens to be the last person to see Michèle alive. On the fateful evening, the couple, then separated, shared a dinner in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Michèle, still in love, hoped for a reconciliation despite the escapades of her husband, known for his penchant for alcohol, gambling and extra-marital affairs.
Céline Gaborieau agreed to share her poignant testimony in the hope that justice will re-examine the case. She will reveal her suspicions and the reasons which led her to believe in her father's guilt.
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Blood ties and betrayals
In the second part of the program, Enquêtes Criminelles will look at another tragic family affair: the death of Alexandre Dubrunfaut, a young man of 29, whose charred body was discovered in a burned car near Valenciennes, in the North , on December 7, 2016.
The investigation takes an unexpected turn when, a month later, the victim's brother, David, 32, is apprehended. Although he maintains his innocence, investigators suspect a passionate motive: for several months, David's wife had been having an affair with Alexandre, the younger brother. Could this double betrayal have led to an irreparable act?
This new episode of Criminal Investigations, broadcast Wednesday November 27, takes you to the heart of family dramas where blood ties mingle with the darkest secrets.
