Fifteen days after 13-year-old Morgane Rivoal’s disappearance, authorities are focusing on 21-year-old Adrien from Rennes, who allegedly provided her shelter at a youth workers’ home. Arrested for kidnapping, he had only recently started working there. Witnesses claim it was easy to bring someone into the facility unnoticed, and concerns arose from Adrien’s behavior. Morgane was found unharmed but reported being struck by him. The investigation continues as discrepancies in their accounts emerge.
Investigation into the Disappearance of Morgane Rivoal
Fifteen days after the mysterious disappearance of 13-year-old Morgane Rivoal, authorities are now concentrating their efforts on 21-year-old Adrien, a man from Rennes. He was reportedly providing accommodation for the schoolgirl at a youth workers’ home in Coutances. Following his arrest on December 10, he has been placed in custody on charges of “kidnapping and unlawful detention of a minor under fifteen years old.” The specifics of his involvement in this troubling case are still under investigation.
Background on Adrien and the Investigation
Adrien, who had recently become an apprentice at the youth workers’ home, had only been at the facility for about a month. Witnesses have indicated that it was relatively simple to bring someone into the establishment without the staff noticing. A former resident mentioned, “It’s easy to bring someone in without the supervisors knowing. If he wanted to hide the girl there, it wasn’t complicated.” Alarmingly, Morgane was reportedly not seen by other residents, raising questions about the duration of her stay in the apartment.
The investigation gained momentum due to Adrien’s “suspicious behavior.” In Charente-Maritime, a concerned woman reported that a young man, claiming to be a friend of her son, inquired if she could host a teenager. This unsettling request prompted her to contact law enforcement after connecting it to Morgane’s disappearance. This crucial testimony led investigators to identify Adrien and subsequently locate Morgane.
Further insights from another resident of the home revealed that “Adrien seemed to know Morgane,” mentioning her family issues. He purportedly claimed he was there to support her during her difficulties. According to the public prosecutor of Saint-Brieuc, Nicolas Heitz, Adrien has only one previous mention on his criminal record for speeding and is not listed in the sexual offender database. However, he had been previously investigated for an abduction case involving a minor under 14, although he was never judged due to his absence during the proceedings.
Conditions and Claims Surrounding Morgane’s Situation
When discovered, Morgane was reported to be “in good health” and “free to move,” according to prosecutor Heitz. Initial medical evaluations found “no lesions, neither gynecological nor otherwise.” However, Morgane did allege that Adrien struck her on the head. Additional medical examinations are being conducted to verify these claims. It has also come to light that Adrien has faced harassment and has made several suicide attempts in the past.
Adrien maintains that he never coerced Morgane against her will, stating that he had shown her how to unlock his door, which he likened to a hotel door. Conversely, Morgane has asserted that she did not know how to open it. Investigators have confirmed that the door was functional and could be accessed from the inside, leaving many questions unanswered as the investigation continues.