On February 7, 11-year-old Louise was followed by 23-year-old Owen L. after leaving school, leading to his arrest four days later. Owen confessed to killing her amid a robbery attempt, triggered by an online gaming dispute. His ex-girlfriend described him as charming yet dangerous, revealing a history of violence, including past legal issues. Witnesses supported her claims, emphasizing Owen’s volatile behavior, further underscored by his sister’s reports of his aggressive tendencies.
Tragic Incident Involving 11-Year-Old Louise
On Friday, February 7, around 2 PM, a surveillance camera captured Owen L., a 23-year-old man, following 11-year-old Louise just hours before her tragic death after leaving school. This led to his arrest four days later in Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne). He was subsequently taken into custody in Versailles (Yvelines). Following a rigorous 24-hour interrogation, Owen confessed to the crime, with DNA evidence linking him to the scene, resulting in charges and incarceration.
A Chilling Confession and Background Insights
According to Evry’s public prosecutor, Grégoire Dulin, Owen’s actions stemmed from an online gaming dispute. He left his home wearing a black puffer jacket that concealed an Opinel knife, intending to rob someone to vent his anger. He encountered Louise, whom he did not know, and lured her into the woods under the false pretext of searching for a lost item. When Louise began to scream as he attempted to steal from her, he became panicked and violently attacked her.
Owen’s former girlfriend, Nour, opened up about their tumultuous relationship, which lasted eight months in 2022 when she was 16 and he was 20. She characterized him as having an “angelic face” but noted that beneath his charming exterior, something sinister lurked. Nour described Owen as confident and self-assured, yet she sensed underlying issues. Despite his attempts to portray himself as a product of a tough upbringing, she saw a stark contrast in his well-kept home, where he lived with his family just a short distance from Louise’s school.
Nour recounted alarming incidents during their relationship, revealing a disturbing side of Owen. He had previously faced legal consequences for attempted robbery and robbery with violence. During a visit to his home, she recalled a moment when he jokingly pointed a gun at her, blurring the line between playfulness and intimidation. Although she initially dismissed his violent comments as bravado, over time, she grew increasingly fearful of his aggressive tendencies.
Other witnesses have corroborated Nour’s observations, indicating that Owen often used his sister as a justification for his violent behavior. Notably, his sister had filed a report against him for repeated acts of violence, painting a picture of a troubled individual. After Louise’s untimely death, she reiterated her brother’s aggressive nature, describing him as volatile and dangerous.