Convicted Rapist Dominique Pélicot Questioned in 1990s Murder and Rape Cases

Pélicot, serving a 20-year sentence for orchestrating the rape of his ex-wife, is under investigation for the 1991 murder of Sophie Narme and a 1999 attempted rape linked to his DNA.

Dominique Pélicot, 72, was convicted in December 2024 for drugging and facilitating the rape of his then-wife, Gisèle Pélicot, over nearly a decade, along with 50 other men who were also sentenced.
He is now being investigated for the 1991 murder and rape of Sophie Narme, a 23-year-old real estate agent, and the 1999 attempted rape of another real estate agent, where DNA evidence ties him to the scene.
Both cases share striking similarities, including the use of false identities, the presence of ether, and the victims' professions, prompting investigators to explore possible connections.
Pélicot has denied involvement in the 1991 murder but admitted partial responsibility for the 1999 attempted rape, claiming he did not intend rape despite evidence of assault.
The specialized cold-case unit in Nanterre, France, is leading the investigation, with concerns that Pélicot may be linked to additional unsolved crimes from the 1990s and early 2000s.