Overview

• The autopsy found mechanical asphyxia with a fractured larynx, confirming death by strangulation rather than smoke inhalation.
• Fire investigators determined the blaze was intentional and detected traces of a combustion-accelerating product that is now being analyzed.
• The suspected point of origin was identified at the front of the house, aligning with prosecutors’ assessment that the fire was set after the killing to hide evidence.
• Given the confirmed criminal nature, the Saint-Nazaire prosecutor transferred the case to Nantes’ criminal pole, which is set to open an information judiciaire contre X for voluntary homicide and intentional destruction by fire on Thursday.
• The victim was discovered under a blanket with her head and feet wrapped in a garbage bag, and authorities have not announced any arrests.