Overview

• Émile Soleil, a two-year-old boy, disappeared in July 2023 while staying at his grandparents' home in Le Haut-Vernet, and his remains were found nine months later near the property.
• The grandparents, Philippe and Anne Vedovini, and two of their adult children were arrested on March 25, 2025, on suspicion of voluntary homicide and concealing a corpse.
• Investigators have conducted extensive searches and wiretapped family members' conversations, leading to the recent arrests and ongoing forensic operations at multiple locations.
• The cause of Émile's death remains undetermined, with possibilities including a fall, manslaughter, or murder, as authorities continue to gather evidence.
• The case has drawn significant national attention in France, with the family's devout Catholic faith and past allegations against the grandfather adding complexity to the investigation.