Mounir Boutaa's Trial Reveals Evidence of Premeditation in Chahinez Daoud's Murder

As the trial unfolds, the accused denies responsibility and claims a conspiracy, while testimonies and evidence highlight systemic failures in domestic violence protections.

Mounir Boutaa is on trial for the premeditated murder of his ex-wife, Chahinez Daoud, whom he shot and burned alive in Mérignac, France, in May 2021.
Testimonies and evidence, including his possession of lighters and fabric resembling a wick, support the claim that the murder was premeditated.
Boutaa denies responsibility, alleging a conspiracy against him, and describes himself as a 'gentleman' despite a history of domestic violence and prior convictions.
Videos presented in court show Boutaa filming the aftermath of the crime, further incriminating him, while he continues to claim he did not intend to kill Daoud.
The case has reignited public outrage over systemic failures in France's domestic violence protections, with calls for judicial and police reform to prevent such tragedies.