Two young people found dead in Dourlers

Two individuals, aged 20 and 21, were discovered dead in a guesthouse in Dourlers, Nord, on Thursday, October 29. The bodies were found by a friend who had spent the evening with them in a rented accommodation and called emergency services after being unable to provide first aid.

Friend found in shock and hospitalized

Firefighters and gendarmes confirmed the deaths and found the young girl, who was in a state of shock, and she was taken to the hospital for treatment. The friend’s condition was described as critical but stable after the incident.

Investigation launched into causes of death

The prosecutor of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, Laurent Dumaine, stated that an investigation was opened to determine the causes of death. He mentioned that many medications with regulated distribution were found at the scene, raising questions about their role in the incident.

No third party involved, but toxins considered

The forensic doctor's findings ruled out the direct involvement of a third party but did not exclude the possibility that the deaths could be compatible with the ingestion of toxins. Initial technical investigations and interviews have made this hypothesis credible.

Ongoing investigation into unintentional homicides

The investigation, initially opened to determine the causes of death, continues under the category of "unintentional homicides." The continuation of the examinations includes autopsies of the two bodies, interviews, and technical investigations to help determine the circumstances of these deaths.