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French suspect arrested in Portugal charged with two murders across France and Spain.
A French man was arrested in Bragança, Portugal in connection with two murders that occurred in March. The suspect is accused of kidnapping the first victim from her home in Aveyron, France, and picking up a second woman near Lourdes with her infant daughter. The second victim was killed following an argument in Spain.
Both bodies were buried on an isolated dirt road in northeastern Portugal. During arrest, authorities found the suspect in possession of false documents, a shotgun, and cash. The 12-year-old son was forced to help transport the victims' bodies, and later provided information that led to the discovery of the remains.
The suspect has been charged with aggravated homicide, cadaver desecration, and child abuse. The Portuguese prosecutor's office received the case file, and the suspect remains in provisional detention in Guarda, Portugal.
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Multi-country investigation leads to arrest and charges in double murder case
The investigation spanned France, Spain, and Portugal, tracking the suspect's movements across borders. Two victims were identified after being found buried, with authorities recovering false documents, a shotgun, and cash during the arrest. The child's testimony proved crucial in locating the bodies and advancing the prosecution.
Suspect faces multiple charges including aggravated homicide and child abuse
The Portuguese prosecutor's office received the case file for formal proceedings. Charges include aggravated homicide, cadaver desecration, and child abuse, reflecting the severity and scope of allegations. The suspect remains in provisional detention in Guarda as the legal process continues.