Teenager Found After Disappearance; Suspect Charged with Sexual Assault and Abduction

Morgane, 13, was located in a youth housing facility two weeks after leaving home, with a 21-year-old man now in custody facing serious charges.

Morgane, a 13-year-old girl from Pabu, was found safe on December 10 in a Coutances youth housing facility, 200 kilometers from her home.
The 21-year-old suspect, who met Morgane on Snapchat, has been charged with sexual assault of a minor and unlawful removal of a child.
The suspect admitted to a single sexual encounter, which he claims was consensual, though both initially denied any intimacy.
The suspect had a prior history of similar behavior, including an unresolved case involving another minor earlier this year.
Investigators highlighted the role of social media in the case, as Morgane had connected with the suspect after expressing distress and suicidal thoughts online.