Child found dead at father's home in Blois under investigation
Five-year-old found dead at father's Blois home; autopsy pending.
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Blois Child Death Investigation
A five-year-old girl was found dead at her father's home in Blois, France on September 22, 2026. The father, aged 42, was found with self-inflicted knife wounds. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, with an autopsy scheduled to determine the cause.
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2026-09-22 to 2026-11-03 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Autopsy scheduled to determine cause of child's death
An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday at 2:00 PM to determine the exact circumstances of the child's death. The prosecutor stated they were in an information-gathering phase and seeking to understand the circumstances of the incident.
Five-year-old girl found dead at father's home in Blois
A five-year-old girl was found dead at her father's residence in Blois, Loir-et-Cher on Monday evening. The prosecutor indicated that the father was presumed to have killed her. The girl's mother was alerted to the child's absence when the school notified her that her daughter did not arrive for classes on Monday morning. Police officers entered the residence through a window after receiving no response and discovered the deceased child and the father in critical medical condition with a knife near him.
Father found with critical injuries after apparent self-harm
The father, aged 42 and born in 1984, was discovered in critical medical condition. He inflicted multiple knife wounds to himself in an apparent suicide attempt. His vital prognosis is not considered to be at immediate risk. He was transported in absolute emergency status by emergency services and hospitalized at Blois Central Hospital. His medical condition initially did not permit questioning by investigators.
Parents separated since 2024 with documented difficult relationship
The child's parents separated in 2024 and maintained difficult relations according to the prosecutor. A judicial educational assistance measure in an open environment (AEMO) had been ordered by a family court judge. This measure is imposed when a minor's health, safety, or education is at risk and allows for family support without removing the child from the home.
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