Body Found Buried in Garden Sparks Murder Investigation in Gironde
A 47-year-old man was discovered with severe head trauma, wrapped in a bloodied blanket, in his half-brother's yard near Libourne, prompting an active search for the victim's son.
- The body of a 47-year-old man was found on January 7, 2025, buried in the garden of his half-brother's house in Coutras, Gironde, after being reported missing for a week.
- The victim's head showed signs of severe trauma, described as 'exploded,' and the body was wrapped in a bloodied blanket before being hastily buried.
- The half-brother, who reported the disappearance to authorities, has been placed in custody for questioning to clarify inconsistencies in the case.
- Investigators are actively searching for the victim's son, who left the house around the same time as his father's disappearance, leaving behind a handwritten note.
- The case has been transferred to the criminal division of the Bordeaux prosecutor's office, and an autopsy is scheduled to provide further insights into the cause of death.
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