Mon, 19 October, 2026

Botched investigation into suspect in murder of 11-year-old girl sparks outrage



The tragic murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France has sparked national outrage and protests. The primary suspect, 41-year-old Jérôme Barella, was able to remain free despite multiple prior accusations of child sexual abuse because police and judicial authorities failed to question him or act on previous complaints and warnings.

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