The murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose body was found last Thursday in the Gers, has highlighted a rape complaint filed in August 2025 against main suspect Jérôme B. The complaint had not led to an arrest.
The mother of another 11-year-old girl, Rosa, filed a complaint on 22 August 2025 at the Plaisance-du-Touch gendarmerie. The report describes attempted penetration by Jérôme B. on her daughter at his home. Audrey was heard again on 14 February 2026 and urged investigators to act. Jérôme B. was indicted and remanded in custody after Lyhanna’s body was found. Rosa’s mother has announced she will file complaints against the investigators and the state for serious misconduct, as well as against Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. In the National Assembly, opposition parties criticised the government on Tuesday during questions to the government. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposed examining new provisions against sexual crimes. The Superior Council of the Magistracy deplored the discredit cast on magistrates and cited insufficient resources.
