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Frenchman convicted in missing body case confesses to killing his wife, lawyer says

Frenchman convicted in missing body case confesses to killing his wife, lawyer says

Summary

Cédric Jubillar, a French man sentenced to 30 years for killing his wife Delphine, has admitted from prison that he killed her and is willing to show where her body is buried. Delphine disappeared in December 2020 in southern France, and her body was never found until now.

Key Facts

  • Cédric Jubillar was convicted in October 2025 for the murder of his wife, Delphine Jubillar.
  • Delphine went missing in December 2020 during the Covid pandemic in rural southern France.
  • Jubillar denied killing her during the trial but recently confessed from prison.
  • He wrote a letter admitting involvement and said he would cooperate to find the body.
  • The exact cause and details of Delphine’s death remain unknown.
  • Jubillar’s confession may delay his scheduled appeal trial.
  • Witnesses at the original trial said Jubillar had threatened his wife and spoken about hiding her body.
  • Lawyers hope the confession helps the children grieve and allows Delphine to be properly buried.
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