A couple found dead in Essonne, the trail of feminicide followed by a “privileged” suicide

An elderly couple was found dead in their home on Saturday November 30, 2024 in Ris-Orangis (Essonne). The hypothesis “privileged” at this stage is that of a feminicide followed by a suicide, indicated the Évry public prosecutor's officeAgence France-Presse Sunday 1^is December.

The woman, aged 89, was found around 1:30 p.m. with an impact to the temple, according to a police source, and the 95-year-old man with a rifle pointed under his chin.

No signs of break-in

“An investigation has been opened into the alleged homicide of Mr. Ms. Investigations are ongoing,” detailed the prosecution.

No trace of a break-in was noted at the home, said the police source, and an envelope whose contents are not yet known was discovered on site.

In 2023, 96 women were victims of marital femicide in France, according to the latest report from the Ministry of the Interior published Monday November 25, the international day against violence against women.