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Dupont de Ligonnès Fugitive Case
Fifteen-year investigation into Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, who fled France after the 2011 murders of his wife and four children in Nantes. Ongoing search for the fugitive with periodic leads and developments.
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 26 Mar, 08:55 UTC
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