Overview
- An ex-partner of Dahbia Benkired testified by video link, denying her claims that he drugged, manipulated or harmed anyone and describing her past statements as delusional.
- The defendant told the court the ex is “in part” responsible, alleging hallucinations after he gave her a drink, a narrative the witness rejected.
- Earlier forensic testimony from two medical examiners entered into the record stated that Lola Daviet was raped and died of asphyxia after being beaten, a conclusion the accused continues to contest.
- Witnesses and surveillance place Benkired approaching the 12-year-old in the building and later moving a large trunk through the hall on October 14, 2022.
- The six-day trial opened October 17 at the Paris cour d’assises, where Benkired faces charges of aggravated murder, rape, and torture carrying a possible life sentence.