Death of Victorine Dartois: the first words of the alleged murderer, the trial opened

The trial of Ludovic Bertin opened this November 25th at ; Grenoble. He is accused of the murder of Victorine Dartois, at Villefontaine on September 26, 2020, and attempted rape.

 Ludovic Bertin took part in the first day of his trial for the murder of Victorine Dartois, dressed in a gray polo shirt and with shaved hair, reports France Bleu this Monday, November 25. 

In the presence of the victim's family, the presiding judge read the indictment order, then the investigator of the personality presented his research, then Ludovic Bertin spoke: “I am happy that the judgment can begin, so that I can give as many explanations as possible to the Dartois family. Even if I am aware that anything I say will not repair what I have done”, he explained.

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He “wants to be able to speak”

Ludovic Bertin, admitted to the murder while denying having tried to rape the young woman. He “wants to be able to talk”, said his lawyer, Me Arnaud Adelise. “A person who is considering detention for a very long term must necessarily go through this “step”, he explained, referring to a “milestone for the rest of this detention”.

“It's a complicated day and Ludovic Bertin did not deign to give them a single glance while my clients were staring insistently, without respite”, for his part deplored family lawyer Kelly Monteiro. “They need to hear from their daughter's tormentor what happened, he was the last one to see her, and it's important for the family to have that truth.” what they are really waiting for,” she argued.

Victorine Dartois, who was a BTS communication student, disappeared on September 26, 2020. She was walking home to Villefontaine, about thirty kilometers southeast of Lyon, after seeing friends for an afternoon of shopping.

The second day of the trial will be devoted to hearing several witnesses, including the brother and two half-brothers of the accused. The proceedings are expected to last two weeks and the verdict is expected to be delivered on December 6.