Appeal trial proceeds with new forensic findings and psychiatric evaluations
Jubillar's appeal trial proceeds September 21 with new forensic findings and psychiatric evaluations.
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Delphine Jubillar Murder Case
French nurse Delphine Jubillar disappeared in December 2020. Her husband Cédric was convicted in October 2025 and confessed in July 2026 to her murder, providing details about disposing of her remains. A retrial is scheduled for September 2026.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
New legal counsel replaces previous defense team in early 2026
Cédric Jubillar ended his collaboration with his original attorneys, Alexandre Martin and Emmanuelle Franck, at the beginning of 2026 and retained the services of attorneys Pierre and Guy Debuisson, father and son, who succeeded in building a relationship of trust that led to his confession.
Toulouse appeals court orders retrial of Cédric Jubillar for voluntary homicide in September 2024
In September 2024, the Toulouse appeals court decided to refer Cédric Jubillar back to the assizes court for voluntary homicide against his wife, ordering a retrial of the case.
Cédric Jubillar charged with voluntary homicide on June 18, 2021 and detained
Cédric Jubillar, husband of the missing woman, was formally charged with voluntary homicide on June 18, 2021 and placed in custody. All subsequent requests for release were rejected during the investigation.
Cédric Jubillar confesses to wife's murder in written statement on July 6, 2026
Cédric Jubillar admitted full responsibility for his wife's disappearance in a detailed handwritten letter submitted to his attorney Pierre Debuisson in early July 2026. The confession came five years after his detention and as part of a relationship of trust built with his new legal counsel over recent months. He stated he was ready to provide all necessary details to justice and indicated the location of the body.
Cédric Jubillar cites isolation and psychiatric medication as factors in confession
Cédric Jubillar's attorneys attributed his willingness to confess partly to over five years of isolation since his June 2021 incarceration, combined with neuroleptic and antipsychotic medications that weakened his resistance to the media pressure and investigative harassment he felt.
Appeal retrial scheduled for September 21, 2026 at Toulouse assizes court
Cédric Jubillar's appeal retrial was scheduled to open on September 21, 2026 before the Toulouse appeals assizes court, with proceedings expected to last four weeks. His confession and new investigation elements will significantly alter the nature of this retrial.
Delphine Jubillar, 33-year-old nurse, disappeared from Cagnac-les-Mines on December 15, 2020
Delphine Jubillar, a 33-year-old nurse and mother of two, disappeared from the family home in Cagnac-les-Mines, Tarn on December 15, 2020 around 11 p.m. According to her husband's account, she left to walk their two dogs. The couple was in the process of divorce, which had been initiated by Delphine. Her body was never found despite search operations in 2021 and 2022.
Cédric Jubillar convicted to 30 years imprisonment for murder in October 2025
In October 2025, Cédric Jubillar was convicted by the assizes court in Albi to 30 years of criminal imprisonment for the murder of his wife Delphine, despite maintaining his innocence throughout the trial.
Cédric Jubillar acknowledges using Peugeot 207 to transport wife's remains
In his confession, Cédric Jubillar acknowledged that his blue Peugeot 207 vehicle was used to transport the remains of Delphine Jubillar. He also stated he was prepared to provide authorities with information about the location of his wife's body.
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Bone fragments identified as Delphine Jubillar; forensic search expands
Bone fragments identified as Delphine Jubillar; forensic excavations expand search across dispersed remains.
Remains discovered in field as forensic closure nears in Jubillar case
Remains found in Tarn field undergo forensic analysis following Jubillar's confession to wife's murder.
Human remains discovered in Tarn as forensic identification begins
Remains found in Tarn field await forensic identification following Jubillar's confession to wife's murder.
Jubillar reaffirms confession as search operations begin for remains
Jubillar reaffirms murder confession; search operations underway for wife's remains.
Appeal trial faces delays as forensic analysis planned
Missing court documents and planned forensic analysis threaten the September retrial date.
Jubillar appeals 30-year murder sentence at Toulouse trial in September
Jubillar's appeal trial begins September 21 following his 30-year murder conviction.
Jubillar hints at burial site near burned farm ahead of September retrial
Jubillar hints at wife's burial location near burned farm ahead of September 2026 retrial.
Physical evidence and witness accounts shaped investigation into Jubillar case
Evidence from crime scene, witnesses, and prior threats supported Jubillar's murder investigation and conviction.
Jubillar confesses to wife's murder ahead of retrial
Jubillar confesses to wife's 2020 murder ahead of September 2026 retrial after conviction.