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Courtroom illustration of Dahbia Benkired's sentencing for the murder of Lola Daviet in Paris, depicting a judge, defendant, and family in a formal setting.

Dahbia Benkired sentenced to incompressible life for Lola's murder

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The Paris Assizes Court sentenced Dahbia Benkired to incompressible life imprisonment for the rape, acts of torture, and murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet. The crime, which occurred on October 14, 2022, in the 19th arrondissement, was described as a true ordeal due to its extreme cruelty. The victim's family expressed relief mixed with pain at this rare decision.

Prosecutors seek 30 years in prison for Cédric Jubillar

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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.

Man detained for death of 19-year-old partner in Librilla

Carmen González

Spain's Civil Guard has detained a man as the alleged perpetrator in the death of his 19-year-old partner, whose body was found on Sunday in a home in Librilla, Murcia. The probe points to a possible sexist murder, with no prior gender violence complaints. If confirmed, it would be the 34th victim from such violence this year.

Two men arrested in Alicante for murdering woman and hiding body

National Police have arrested two men aged 38 and 41 in Alicante for the murder of a 37-year-old woman, whose body they hid for two weeks in her home. The motive appears economic, linked to the victim's recent inheritance. A witness alerted authorities after being roped into plans to dispose of the body.

Man charged with murder of Rawa Majid's relative

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A 24-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old relative of the criminal Rawa Majid in Rinkeby in April 2023. The perpetrator shot at police during the incident and was described as very calm by a witness. The trial begins in Solna District Court.

Dahbia Benkired's sinister actions after Lola's murder

In the trial of Dahbia Benkired for the murder of Lola Daviet, two witnesses described her movements with the trunk containing the victim's body. The accused, seen on surveillance footage, insisted that her interlocutor look inside the trunk. She presented new contradictory versions of her actions.

Man sentenced to life for knife murder in Kramfors

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A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 54-year-old man stabbed to death in his home in Kramfors on May 6. Two other men were also sentenced for their involvement in the crime. The ruling was issued by Ångermanlands District Court.

Former kayole ocs breaks down in court while testifying

Njeri Mwangi

Former Kayole police station commander SSP Dennis Omunga broke down in court while testifying in a murder case against six officers. He recalled losing 13 officers during his short tenure amid high crime. The case concerns the killing of Wycliffe Vincent Owuor, a suspect in a 2019 Sh72 million robbery.

Cédric Jubillar sentenced to 30 years for wife's murder

Jean Martin

The Tarn Assize Court sentenced Cédric Jubillar to 30 years in prison for the murder of his wife Delphine, who disappeared in December 2020. The defense immediately announced an appeal, while civil parties expressed relief mixed with emotion. The verdict, after four weeks of debates, relies on a web of evidence without a body found.

Fourth day of Lola murder trial: accused admits her crime

Jean Martin

On the fourth day of Dahbia Benkired's trial for the murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet, the accused admitted raping and killing the girl as revenge against her ex-partner. The victim's family shared their profound grief, while a psychologist described psychopathic traits in the accused. Lola's mother demanded a life sentence.

Cédric Jubillar's defense pleads for acquittal at Albi assizes

Jean Martin

In the trial for the murder of Delphine Jubillar, the defense lawyers delivered passionate closing arguments on Thursday to sow doubt and secure Cédric Jubillar's acquittal. They highlighted the lack of concrete evidence and flaws in the investigation, following the prosecution's request for 30 years in prison the previous day. The verdict is expected on Friday.

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