A 90-year-old man is under formal investigation in Lagor, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, after being accused of killing his elderly neighbors. The suspect, referred to as a nonagenarian, has admitted to the alleged killings of an octogenarian couple during an interrogation with prosecutors. According to Rodolphe Jarry, the prosecutor in Pau, the man confessed to the crime and described the incident as stemming from an "old conflict" he had with his neighbors.
During the interrogation, the suspect stated that he fired his weapon while standing about three meters away from the victims. He claimed he shot his neighbor twice before reloading and then shot the neighbor's wife. He also mentioned that he had been struck by his neighbor during the evening of the incident, sustaining two blows to the head. According to the suspect, this prompted him to take up a rifle, fearing further violence from his neighbor.
The nonagenarian was examined by a doctor and was found to have two head wounds. The nature of these injuries is under investigation, as is the sequence of events that led to the confrontation. Meanwhile, the bodies of the victims are set to undergo an autopsy on Friday at the Institute of Legal Medicine in Toulouse. This examination will help determine the exact cause of death and provide further clarity into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case has drawn attention due to the ages of those involved, as well as the alleged motive rooted in a long-standing conflict. Authorities are continuing their investigation to fully understand the events that led to the tragic deaths and to determine the next steps in the legal process.
90-Year-Old Man Investigated in Double Homicide in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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