After the tragic confirmation that the skull discovered by the hiker on Saturday is indeed that of little Émile, the parents sent a press release to AFP through their lawyer. They ask that their grief and mourning be respected.
Since the disappearance of Émile, 2 and a half years old, last seen in the small village of Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence on July 8, 2023, the village of his grandparents, who were guarding him that day, significant research and investigation resources were deployed to find the little boy. So far without success. But the case took a sharp turn this Saturday March 30, 2024, after a skull was found 2 km from the place of his disappearance. After verification, the authorities are clear: it is indeed that of the little boy.
This discovery caused a lot of reaction, with the press relaying the information provided by the police force in charge of the case. This same Sunday, March 31, the little boy’s parents also broke their silence. Through a press release sent to AFP by their lawyer Jérôme Triomphethey expressed their gratitude to all those who contributed to trying to find their son and indicated that after this “heartbreaking” news, it was now time for reflection.
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In the text, Émile’s parents mention “dreaded” news. Stating that the time was now “for mourning” and asking journalists to respect their “pain”, their “grief”, and their “mourning” by not “ not showing up at their house and not trying to [les] contact “, they also say ” THANKS ” to investigators and investigating judges for their work: “Marie and Colomban (Émile’s parents, editor’s note) would like to thank all those who have helped and supported as well as the investigating judges and investigators for their work, their professionalism, their personal commitment and their humanity which have been of great comfort to them in recent months and in particular on this day. »
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Still regarding the investigators, the parents specify in the press release that the latter “continue their work in the necessary secrecy of the investigation so that the causes of Emile’s disappearance and death can be discovered.”
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