Two men face trial for a femicide in France, where the victim was found in a freezer. The case highlights rising domestic violence statistics in the country.
Two men on trial for femicide
Two men are on trial in the Évry (Essonne) court of assizes for a femicide that occurred in July 2023 in Grigny. The victim’s body was found in a freezer, and the case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it.Main accused in provisional detention
The main accused, Yacine A., a 50-year-old butcher, is currently in provisional detention. He is being formally investigated for murder by his concubine. His accomplice, Rachid A., is not in custody and faces charges related to concealing a corpse and altering the crime scene to prevent the truth from emerging.Victim’s family seeks truth
Solène Debarre, the lawyer representing the victim’s family, expressed the family’s desire to uncover the truth, acknowledging that memories may be fading or difficult to recall. The defense lawyers for the accused, contacted by AFP, declined to make any immediate comments on the case.Discovery of the victim’s body
The police were alerted by the victim’s eldest son, who reported his mother missing after she failed to return home during the night. He contacted the Juvisy-sur-Orge police station and was informed by an intoxicated man, who claimed to be the victim’s boyfriend, that she had left the neighborhood the previous evening after arranging a private hire car. During a search at the man’s residence, the police discovered the victim’s body in a freezer.Rising numbers of female victims
In 2025, 111 women were killed by their partner or ex-partner in France, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior. This figure marks a 4% increase compared to the previous year, highlighting an ongoing concern regarding domestic violence and femicide in the country.
