Fifteen years on, the Dupont de Ligonnès case still haunts France
Summary
Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès is suspected of killing his wife, four children, and burying them under their home in Nantes, France, in 2011. Despite a police search and evidence linking him to the crime, he disappeared and has not been found since, though a recent discovery of an online account active years after the disappearance suggests he might still be alive.Key Facts
- The Dupont de Ligonnès family lived near Nantes, France.
- In April 2011, the bodies of Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès, their four children, and two dogs were found buried under concrete.
- The victims had been sedated, shot, wrapped in sacks, and covered in quicklime to speed decomposition.
- Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, the father, was the main suspect but disappeared after the murders.
- Police found receipts and credit card records linking Xavier to items used in the crime.
- Family and friends received letters after the murders from Xavier claiming they were in hiding due to his secret work with the DEA.
- Surveillance cameras tracked him for a week after the murders, but he vanished from footage in mid-April 2011.
- A recent discovery of an obscure online account active after his disappearance has reignited discussions about whether he is still alive.
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