A woman died after receiving several stab wounds in her apartment during the night from Thursday to Friday in Pierre-Bénite, south of Lyon (Rhône), indicates a source close to the investigation to Le Parisien, confirming information from BFMTV. According to News17the victim was 42 years old.
Her husband was arrested and placed in police custody, specifies the Lyon prosecutor’s office, which indicates that an investigation has been opened for homicide by spouse.
The couple’s four children taken into care
The incident allegedly occurred around midnight while the couple was arguing in their bedroom. According to Progress, a kitchen knife which could be the murder weapon was found and seized nearby. The couple’s four children present at the home were immediately taken into specialized hospital care. The police and justice services were not aware of any history of violence concerning this couple.
The Pierre-Bénite town hall plans to set up a psychological unit for children, three of whom go to school in the town.
In 2022, 118 women were killed by their spouse or ex-spouse, according to figures from the Ministry of the Interior.
2023-10-06 11:38:09
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