Overview

• Two partial and degraded human DNA traces were identified on Émile's bones and clothing by a forensic lab in Bordeaux.
• The DNA does not match any family members, but investigators caution it could result from accidental contamination.
• Émile disappeared on July 8, 2023, while visiting his grandparents in the small Alpine village of Vernet, sparking a large-scale search and investigation.
• His remains were found in March 2024 by a hiker, with additional fragments discovered nearby in April, but the cause of death remains undetermined.
• Authorities continue to explore both criminal and accidental explanations, with a dedicated team actively working on the complex case.