the nine suspects are indicted

The investigation is progressing, one week after the death of Thomas which took place at the end of a ball in the town of Crépol (Drôme), on the night of Saturday November 18 to Sunday November 19. The nine people arrested on Tuesday were indicted on Saturday, November 25, for murder by an organized gang, attempted murder or intentional violence committed in a meeting by the public prosecutor of Valence (Drôme). Among them are three minors aged 16 to 18 and a young man aged 20, suspected of having fatally stabbed Thomas.

“At this stage, the elucidation of the acts committed in Crepol is not complete”, specified the magistrate, Laurent de Caigny, in a press release. He also refused to provide any details on the identities of the suspects and the charges against each. “for obvious reasons of protection” of people and the investigation”.