Murder of Sonia Bellina: suspect has 16 entries on criminal record and wore restraining order bracelet
The 32-year-old man under investigation for the assassination of the Nîmes influencer admitted to sexual relations with her on the night of her disappearance. The autopsy has not yet established the exact causes of death.
Suspect with extensive criminal history in Sonia Bellina case
According to Google News FR — Crime (fr), the main suspect in the assassination of influencer Sonia Bellina has 16 entries on his criminal record. The 32-year-old man, placed under investigation, was previously convicted notably for drug trafficking and domestic violence against his ex-partner. At the time of the facts, he was wearing a restraining order bracelet.
The body of the 29-year-old woman, who had more than 250,000 followers on social media, was discovered naked and partially charred in vineyards south of Nîmes, where she was staying with her family. Her disappearance dates back to the night of 11 to 12 August.
Investigators believe that the suspect and Sonia Bellina met that night in the context of a paid sexual encounter. Initial contact is said to have occurred the previous night, according to information gathered by investigators. The suspect is believed to have been the last person to see the victim alive.
Before the magistrates, the man exercised his right to remain silent. He nevertheless admitted to having had sexual relations with Sonia Bellina on the night of her disappearance, without providing further explanation. The exact causes of death have not yet been determined: the autopsy of the body is still being analysed. The influencer's family publicly demanded answers, denouncing what they described as an "absolutely savage assassination".
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)