Overview
- The minors, aged 15 and 16, were placed in police custody this week in Corse-du-Sud, acknowledged the acts, and were released on Friday.
- The Ajaccio prosecutor opened an inquiry for serious cruelty causing death, a charge that triggers formal judicial procedures.
- Investigators are still working to identify the owner of the animals and to determine the specific role of each suspect.
- Footage of the July killing was posted on social media showing graphic scenes and was later taken down.
- Corsican deputy François-Xavier Ceccoli condemned the case and says he will submit a bill to toughen sanctions for animal mistreatment.