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2mo ago

Funeral Held for Émile Soleil as Family Seeks Answers About His Death

Nineteen months after his disappearance, the two-year-old's remains were laid to rest, but the circumstances of his death remain unclear and under investigation.

Obsèques du petit Émile : les images de l'arrivée du cercueil à la basilique de Saint-Maximin
Le cercueil de l’enfant entrant dans la Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, à Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume (Var).
Les obsèques se sont déroulées samedi 8 février à la basilique de Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume.
Des journalistes attendent devant la basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine avant les funérailles du petit Emile à Saint-Maximim-la-Sainte-Baume, le 8 février 2025.

Overview

  • Émile Soleil, who disappeared in July 2023 at the age of two and a half, was buried in a private ceremony in La Bouilladisse, Bouches-du-Rhône, following a public funeral in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Var.
  • The child's remains, including a skull and teeth, were discovered in March 2024 near the site of his disappearance, but the cause of death has not yet been determined.
  • The investigation remains open, with authorities exploring possible scenarios including accidental death, homicide, or other criminal activity, but no definitive conclusions have been reached.
  • Hundreds of mourners, including family, friends, and members of the public, attended the funeral at the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene, which featured a traditional Latin mass.
  • The family has expressed gratitude for the support they have received and continues to call for answers regarding Émile's disappearance and death.