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Cédric Jubillar Sentenced to 30 Years for Wife's Murder After Tarn Jury Conviction

The defense has appealed, triggering a retrial expected in 2026 before the Toulouse court of appeal.

Overview

  • The Tarn assize court reached its verdict after roughly six hours of deliberation, with at least seven of nine members required to vote for guilt.
  • Jurors convicted despite the absence of a body, relying on circumstantial findings including a tracking dog indicating Delphine did not leave the home the night she vanished.
  • The 30-year sentence matches the term requested by the prosecution following a four-week trial.
  • Jubillar continues to deny the killing, as his lawyers argue the case rests on an insufficient bundle of indicators rather than definitive proof.
  • A new jury is expected to rehear the case in 2026, likely in Toulouse, after the defense promptly announced its appeal.