Remains of Missing Toddler Identified in French Alps

The cause of death of two-year-old Emile, missing since last July, remains a mystery despite recent discovery.

The remains of Emile, a two-year-old boy missing since July 2023 in the French Alps, were identified last week, but the cause of his death remains unexplained.
Forensic tests confirmed that a skull found near Le Vernet belonged to Emile, with clothes found nearby shortly after.
Hundreds of police and forensic experts are investigating the scene, using drones and dogs specialized in finding human remains.
The discovery ends months of speculation about Emile's fate but leaves the circumstances of his death a mystery.
Despite extensive searches and a criminal inquiry into possible abduction, no evidence of a criminal offense has been found.