Overview
- The 10‑day appeal window expired at midnight on 3 November, and her lawyers confirmed she did not file, making the verdict definitive.
- Benkired was sentenced on 24 October to the maximum penalty for the 2022 rape, torture and murder of 12‑year‑old Lola Daviet.
- Lola’s mother and the family’s lawyers welcomed the finality of the decision, noting relief at avoiding a retraumatizing retrial.
- Defense counsel said the decision not to appeal was her choice and reported she wishes not to be discussed further.
- Multiple outlets note she is the first woman to receive this sanction in France, as psychiatric experts deemed her fully responsible despite psychopathic traits.