Lyhanna
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Jérôme Barella indicted for murder and rape of 11-year-old Lyhanna after body found in silo
Jérôme Barella, a 41-year-old temp worker, was placed under formal investigation on 15 July for the rape and murder of 11-year-old schoolgirl Lyhanna, whose body was discovered in a disused silo in the Gers on 4 June, having previously been charged only with abduction.
- Jul 4
Thousands march across France demanding comprehensive law against sexual violence after Lyhanna murder
A month after the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, tens of thousands marched in 80 to 110 French cities on Saturday, demanding a comprehensive law to combat sexual violence against women and children.
- Jun 22
France protests for third week as Lyhanna case exposes justice failings, Darmanin promises digital overhaul
Thousands rallied across France for the third Monday running, demanding a comprehensive law against sexual violence after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced disciplinary measures and a 'digital shock' to modernise the judiciary.
- Jun 16
Aunt of murdered 11-year-old Lyhanna opens official Leetchi fundraiser to help family with 'new start'
Julie Bodart, the aunt of Lyhanna, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Leetchi to support the girl's parents and brother with administrative procedures after her body was found in the Gers.
- Jun 15
France rallies for 'integral law' after murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna
Thousands gathered at courthouses across France for a second Monday of protests, demanding a comprehensive law against sexual and gender-based violence following the killing of Lyhanna, 11.
- Jun 13
US child protection body flagged Lyhanna murder suspect years before killing, but French police took no action
Years before the murder of 11‑year‑old Lyhanna, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent multiple alerts to French authorities about Jérôme Barella’s online activity, yet the warnings went unheeded amid chronic understaffing and a flood of reports.
- Jun 1
French father charged with kidnapping 11-year-old Lyhanna, who vanished from school in Fleurance
Jérôme B., 41, was indicted and jailed Monday for the abduction of Lyhanna, 11, last seen entering his car outside her school in Fleurance, Gers. The girl remains missing as nearly 200 gendarmes comb the countryside.
