Man Charged in Deaths of Ex-Partner and Infant Daughter
Man charged in double homicide of ex-partner and infant; suspect maintains denial.
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Drancy Double Homicide Investigation
A 29-year-old woman and her two-month-old daughter were killed in Drancy, Seine-Saint-Denis on September 17, 2026. A 39-year-old man with a prior relationship to the victim was arrested and charged with murder on September 21, 2026. The Paris criminal brigade is investigating the case.
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2026-09-21 to 2026-11-03 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Criminal investigation opened for aggravated intentional homicide
The investigation was opened for aggravated intentional homicide and was assigned to the criminal brigade of the Paris judicial police. The prosecutor confirmed that numerous bladed weapon strikes were inflicted on both victims.
39-year-old man charged with murder of ex-partner and infant
A 39-year-old man was examined and charged on September 21, 2026 with murder by someone who had been the victim's partner and murder of a minor under 15 years old. He had a previous romantic relationship with the victim and was arrested on Friday in possession of her personal belongings, including her vehicle. He was placed in provisional detention.
Suspect denies involvement in double homicide
The 39-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday at the wheel of the victim's vehicle. During interrogation, he contested any involvement in the murders. A second person who was in police custody, identified as the victim's ex-partner, was released without any charges being filed against him.
Woman and two-month-old daughter killed in Drancy apartment
A 29-year-old woman born in Haiti and her two-month-old daughter were found dead in their apartment in Drancy, Seine-Saint-Denis on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The bodies were discovered by the woman's sister, who found bloodstains and called police. Both victims were killed with a bladed weapon.
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