Disappearance of Lyhanna in the Gers: experts conduct thorough examination of suspect's vehicle
Six days after an 11-year-old schoolgirl disappeared in the Gers, police are conducting detailed analysis of the car and electronic devices belonging to the main suspect in an attempt to locate her.
Disappearance of Lyhanna in the Gers: experts conduct thorough examination of suspect's vehicle
Six days after the disappearance of Lyhanna, 11, in the Gers, the search continues relentlessly. The schoolgirl was last seen in the company of Jérôme Barella, a father of a family who has become the central suspect in the investigation.
Gendarmerie technicians have undertaken meticulous analysis work on the vehicle in question. They are taking samples from the front seats and the boot compartment, seeking to establish whether the child was transported or held inside. The built-in navigation system is also being scrutinised to trace the routes taken.
The suspect's digital tools are the subject of parallel investigation. A smartphone, smartwatches and connected speakers are being examined in the hope of extracting usable data. These devices can reveal crucial information about the man's movements and communications, as indicated by a representative of a trade union for technical police personnel, interviewed by franceinfo.
A former magistrate at the Grenoble Court of Appeal, Jacques Dallest, also emphasised the importance of these high-tech investigations in advancing the inquiry.
Jérôme Barella's past is raising growing concerns as the investigation progresses. New testimonies are emerging and links are appearing with previous legal cases. The man is the subject of several previous reports for offences of a sexual nature involving minors.
A force of more than 170 gendarmes remains deployed around Fleurance and in the surrounding communes. The young Lyhanna has still not been found.
Source: France Info