Cédric Jubillar, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his wife Delphine Jubillar, will appear before a magistrate this Friday, September 18, to answer questions about the night of the murder in December 2020. Jubillar, a painter and plasterer, was taken from the Toulouse-Seysses penitentiary at 9 a.m. for the hearing. The purpose of the hearing is for him to respond to the justice system's inquiries about the events of that night, as well as about his relationship with Delphine, her actions, and statements Jubillar made to close friends and family that suggested he intended to kill his wife. The judge may also question him about key details of the case, such as the fact that Delphine’s glasses were broken. Jubillar denied committing the murder for five years before confessing in early July. He wrote a letter to the justice system admitting, "being the origin of Delphine Aussaguel's death," and repeated his confessions to investigators, according to his lawyers. Jubillar described a confrontation on the night of December 15 to 16, during which he grabbed Delphine by the neck, held her, and told her, "be quiet." He avoided making eye contact with her and looked at his feet. She fell motionless, and it took him a few moments to realize that he had just killed the mother of his children. Jubillar then confessed to hiding Delphine’s body. After placing her in the trunk of his car—first driving "in neutral to not wake up the neighbors"—he buried her in a "mound of potting soil" before returning home and discarding her personal belongings. In mid-July, bones were discovered near Cagnac-les-Mines, where the couple lived. These remains were later identified as those of Delphine Jubillar. At that time, Jubillar, who was claiming his innocence, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his wife in October 2025. An appeal trial was initially scheduled to begin on September 21 but was postponed from April 30 to May 14. The court of appeal had already announced in July that the trial would be delayed, as additional investigative steps needed to be taken following a change in Jubillar’s defense strategy. The case has drawn significant public attention due to the long period of denial and the detailed nature of Jubillar’s eventual confession. The upcoming hearing is a key part of the legal process, allowing the court to clarify details before the appeal trial. The case also highlights the complexities of criminal investigations, especially in situations where the accused initially denies involvement but later provides a detailed account of the crime.