Murder of Louise in Essonne: A Mother and Her Son in Custody, Investigation Ongoing

The investigation into the murder of Louise, an 11-year-old schoolgirl found dead during the night of February 7 to 8 in Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne), has taken a new turn this Monday, February 10. Two individuals, a 23-year-old man and his 55-year-old mother, were arrested in Rouen before being placed in police custody, according to the Évry prosecutor’s office.

The young man is suspected of murdering a minor under the age of 15, while his mother is being prosecuted for failing to report a crime. Their custody is taking place at the Versailles police station—where the judicial police in charge of the investigation are based—and can last up to 48 hours.

Key Evidence for the Investigation
An object that may belong to one of the suspects was discovered during a search operation organized on Sunday afternoon. Verification is underway to determine its potential connection to the crime, the prosecutor’s office stated. Additionally, Louise’s phone was found during the night from Friday to Saturday, confirming information from LCI.

The young girl’s body, who had gone missing after leaving André Maurois Middle School in Épinay-sur-Orge, was discovered around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Bois des Templiers in Longjumeau.

Prior Offenses and Ongoing Verifications
The young man is already known to law enforcement for minor offenses, according to sources close to the investigation. Before this latest arrest, a couple in their twenties had been briefly taken into custody on Saturday but was later released.

Louise, the 11-year-old schoolgirl, was found with multiple stab wounds, according to the initial autopsy results.

A Community in Shock After the Tragic Discovery
The emotional impact remains strong in Épinay-sur-Orge following the tragic discovery of Louise’s lifeless body during the night of February 7 to 8, in the heart of the Bois des Templiers. The autopsy of the young victim has provided initial findings: according to the Évry prosecutor’s office, the girl had numerous wounds caused by a sharp object, affecting vital areas.

A Swift Disappearance, a Massive Response
Louise disappeared on Friday, February 7, around 3 p.m., after leaving André Maurois Middle School. The police were immediately alerted, mobilizing over 120 officers to comb the area. Unfortunately, their efforts led to the grim discovery just a few hours later.

Ongoing Investigation with Unanswered Questions
The Évry prosecutor’s office quickly opened an investigation for the murder of a minor under 15. Despite extensive searches, the murder weapon has not yet been found, according to a source close to the investigation cited by H24 MEDIA. The investigation continues to identify the person or persons responsible for this horrific crime.

Heightened Security Measures
In response to concerns from families, security measures were implemented on Monday, February 10, particularly around school routes connecting Longjumeau and Épinay-sur-Orge. High schools in the region are also subject to these preventive measures.

Psychological Support for Students
The school district has established a psychological support system at André Maurois Middle School to assist Louise’s classmates and teachers affected by this tragedy.

The 11-year-old schoolgirl had multiple stab wounds, according to the preliminary results of the autopsy

The autopsy of Louise, an 11-year-old schoolgirl whose body was found during the night of February 7 to 8 in Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne), has revealed disturbing details. According to the public prosecutor’s office, the young victim sustained numerous stab wounds inflicted with a sharp object, targeting vital areas.

Ongoing Investigation for the Murder of a Minor

Following the grim discovery, the Évry prosecutor’s office launched an investigation into the murder of a minor under the age of 15. Louise had gone missing on Friday, February 7, around 3 p.m., after leaving André-Maurois Middle School. Over 120 police officers were mobilized to comb through the area. Her body was eventually found in the Bois des Templiers just a few hours later.

Murder Weapon Still Missing

Despite extensive searches in the vicinity, the murder weapon has yet to be recovered, according to sources close to the investigation reported by BFMTV.

Heightened Security and Psychological Support

On Monday, February 10, enhanced security measures were implemented starting at 8 a.m. along routes to the school in the towns of Longjumeau and Épinay-sur-Orge, as announced in a joint statement by local municipalities. High schools in the area are also under increased surveillance.

Additionally, the school where Louise was enrolled has set up a psychological support system to assist students and staff coping with the tragedy.