Ludovic Bertin Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Victorine Dartois

The 29-year-old was convicted of murder, attempted rape, and a prior rape, with a 20-year minimum term of imprisonment.

Victorine Dartois, an 18-year-old student, was murdered in September 2020 while walking home in Villefontaine, France; her body was found in a stream two days later.
Ludovic Bertin, 29, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years for the murder, attempted rape of Victorine, and a separate rape in 2018.
The court also imposed a 15-year ban on carrying weapons, 10 years of ineligibility for public office, and required Bertin's registration in the sex offender database.
Throughout the trial, Bertin displayed aggressive behavior and denied key accusations, while the victim's family expressed deep dissatisfaction with his lack of remorse.
Victorine's family, devastated by her loss, continues to mourn her daily, as the trial brought renewed attention to the emotional toll on those left behind.