Overview

• The victims, a couple in their 70s, were found dead on March 31, 2025, near their residence in Xertigny, Vosges, after a violent attack with stones.
• Bloodied stones were discovered near the bodies, and emergency responders were unable to revive the victims.
• A suspect has been arrested, but they are not known locally, and it remains unclear how they arrived in the sparsely populated area.
• The Épinal prosecutor's office has opened a murder investigation, with the gendarmerie leading the inquiry.
• The killings have left the small rural community shaken, raising concerns about safety in isolated regions.