Overview

• Four individuals, including Émile Soleil's grandparents and two of their adult children, have been placed in custody for 'homicide volontaire' and 'recel de cadavre.'
• The custody placements mark a critical phase in the investigation, focusing on verification and confrontation of collected evidence.
• Émile, aged two and a half, disappeared in July 2023 in Haut-Vernet, with his remains discovered nine months later, 1.7 km from the village.
• Investigators recently seized a flower planter from a chapel in Haut-Vernet as part of ongoing forensic operations.
• Authorities continue to work on uncovering the full circumstances surrounding Émile's tragic death, with further updates expected following current investigative actions.