Overview
- Sylvia Iannello, 43, died in August in Martigues from a ruptured spleen and internal hemorrhage after being beaten by her partner.
- Investigators say she tried to reach help nine times over about four hours, receiving dismissive responses and no renewed transport to hospital.
- Seized audio captures an SDIS operator saying, “We came once, do you think we’re taxis?” and a Samu doctor telling her to see a psychiatrist.
- Her partner, identified as Samir M., has been placed under formal investigation for violence resulting in death.
- AP‑HM acknowledged dysfunctions in the case and launched an internal analysis, as the family joined proceedings as civil parties and inquiries continue.