Overview

• Émile Soleil's grandparents, uncle, and aunt were released from custody after being questioned on suspicion of 'homicide volontaire' and 'recel de cadavre.'
• The prosecutor of Aix-en-Provence will hold a press conference later today to provide updates on the investigation into Émile's disappearance and death.
• Investigators continue to explore a potential familial connection, focusing on evidence suggesting the boy's body was moved and exposed to different environments.
• Émile's remains were discovered in March 2024, nine months after his disappearance near his grandparents' home in Haut-Vernet.
• The family, described as close-knit and religious, has publicly expressed a desire for truth and is cooperating with the authorities.