Key Suspect in Leslie and Kevin Murder Case Released Due to Procedural Error

Nathan Badji's release under judicial supervision has provoked criticism from the victims' families and raised concerns about the justice system's handling of the case.

Nathan Badji, charged with kidnapping, murder, and tampering with the crime scene, was released after a procedural error during a detention extension hearing.
The error involved the failure to summon Badji's lawyer, leading to his release under judicial supervision by the Poitiers appeals court.
Leslie Hoorelbeke and Kevin Trompat disappeared in November 2022, with their bodies discovered in March 2023 in Charente-Maritime.
The victims' families, particularly Leslie's parents, have strongly criticized the judicial system, calling the release a failure to deliver justice.
Two other suspects, Tom Trouillet and Mickaël Zadi, remain in custody for their alleged roles in the premeditated murders and disposal of the victims' bodies.