Grau-du-Roi: 15-year-old admits to murder of 86-year-old retired woman
A third-year secondary-school student has admitted to killing an octogenarian near a pond in Grau-du-Roi. The victim lived in Marguerittes.
Grau-du-Roi: 15-year-old admits to murder of 86-year-old retired woman
A fifteen-year-old has been placed in custody and admitted to killing an 86-year-old woman in Grau-du-Roi, in the Gard. The incident occurred last Friday, when the retired woman, who regularly stayed at a local campsite, was violently attacked near a pond. She did not survive her injuries. Information comes from ici.fr.
The adolescent, who lives in the same area as the scene of the tragedy, is a third-year student at a local private school. During his custody questioning, as of Tuesday, he eventually admitted his responsibility.
His school, which has 650 pupils, responded immediately. A message was circulated to all families and staff. A psychological support structure was deployed on site, with fifteen healthcare professionals made available by the school and the education authority. Parents of pupils may also participate in exchange sessions if they wish. School festivities originally scheduled for this week have been cancelled.
In Marguerittes, the commune where the victim lived, the shock is immense. The neighbours and friends of the deceased, a woman who was appreciated in the village, are struggling to grieve an act so brutal.
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)