Former Municipal Candidate Found Dead in Aisne; Ex-Partner in Custody for Suspected Murder
Sonia Grandin, a 52-year-old hospital worker, was discovered deceased at her former home, with her ex-partner hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries and later detained.
- Sonia Grandin, a 52-year-old former municipal candidate for the RN party, was found dead in Laon, Aisne, on Wednesday, January 15.
- Her ex-partner, Christian Bernard, aged in his sixties, was discovered unconscious nearby with significant wrist injuries, suggesting a suicide attempt.
- Authorities placed Bernard in custody on Thursday, charging him with murder by a partner, as well as kidnapping and unlawful confinement.
- No prior history of domestic violence or criminal record was reported for Bernard, and no active complaints were registered regarding the couple.
- This case marks the fifth reported instance of feminicide in France in 2025, following a reported total of 93 such cases in 2024.
Le Figaro 
Sud Ouest 