At Cédric Jubillar's trial in Albi, prosecutors Nicolas Ruff and Pierre Aurignac demanded 30 years in prison for the murder of his wife Delphine, who vanished in December 2020. Without a body or confession, they rely on testimonies, inconsistencies, and material evidence to prove the accused's guilt. The defense will argue for acquittal on Thursday, with a verdict expected Friday.
The trial of Cédric Jubillar, accused of murdering his wife Delphine Aussaguel who vanished on December 15, 2020, in Cagnac-les-Mines, reaches its 16th day at the Tarn Assize Court in Albi. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, prosecutors Nicolas Ruff and Pierre Aurignac delivered a damning indictment, seeking 30 years in prison and removal of parental authority.
Nicolas Ruff, stepping down to the bar to address the jurors directly, stated: “Cédric Jubillar is guilty of the murder of Delphine Jubillar.” He highlighted the accused's inconsistencies, such as the movement of Delphine's Peugeot 207 during the night, unlocking of her phone, and broken glasses indicating physical violence. “We won't know exactly what happened, because the only one who knows is Cédric Jubillar,” he concluded, emphasizing heard screams and dog barks.
Pierre Aurignac followed, comparing the case to the Gregory affair for its excessive media coverage. He recalled Cédric's threats, like “if Delphine leaves with someone else, I would be capable of killing her,” and dog tracking leading to the home. “The perfect crime is not the one where the body isn't found. It's the one where you don't get convicted,” he declared.
Prior to this, lawyers for the children Louis (11) and Elyah (6), Mes Malika Chmani and Laurent Boguet, pleaded. Louis confided: “I think dad did something bad to mom.” Elyah wishes “to wake up and know where she is.” Boguet exclaimed: “Give them back Delphine, give them back Delphine!” The defense, seeking acquittal, will plead on Thursday.