Death of Thomas in Crépol: the identity of the author of the fatal blows still “uncertain” according to the prosecutor

If several individuals who participated &agrav; the fight took place arrested, and some indicted, gray areas persist on the course of this investigation. facts which led to à the death of Thomas, 16, on the night of November 18 to 19   Crépol (Drôme).

Questions that persist. Youé during a brawl on the night of Saturday November 18 to Sunday November 19 last year On the occasion of a communal festival in the town of Crépol (Dr'me), the author of the fatal blow inflicted on &agrav; Thomas, 16, is still uncertain at the moment. In a press release, the prosecutor of the Republic of Valence, Laurent de Caigny, indicated, Saturday March 16, that '"é At this stage, the prosecution recalls that the certain determination of the identity of the accused of the author of the fatal blow (…) is not certain". At the same time, Laurent de Caigny also indicated that five new people had been taken into custody. indicted in connection with this case. Indeed, last Monday, eleven new suspects, including a minor, were arrested. arrested à their home in Roman-sur-Isère, and more precisely in the Monnaie district, reports BFMTV.

14 indictments

During their interview with the investigators, the majority some of the accused admitted to having been present on the scene the evening of the tragedy which cost life &agrav; Thomas. If among them, some admitted to having carriedé blows à the adolescent, all at the same time indicated not having used stabbing, reported Le Parisien. "Suspects explainedé that they saw knives during the brawl, without being able to specify who was holding them, explained a source close to the case.

During the searches which accompaniedé These arrests, clothing, undoubtedly worn on the evening of November 18, 2023, as well as at least three bladed weapons, were ; recovered by law enforcement. History does not yet say whether one of the weapons is involved in the death of Thomas, specifies Le Parisien. Several telephones were also damaged. seized in order to be appraised. À To date, fourteen people have been arrested. indicted as part of the investigation into the death of the young rugby player. If questions therefore still persist regarding à identity of the person who gave the fatal blow, the emotion, always remains important on the spot.