Dupont de Ligonnès case: Investigators explore a new lead at the cemetery

Last week, investigators from the Central Office for the Suppression of Violence against Persons (OCRVP) searched the cemetery of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, in the Var, looking for clues concerning Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, who has been missing for more than 13 years. This operation was conducted under the direction of the Nantes investigating judge, who is exploring the possibility of a possible suicide in a vault.

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, the prime suspect in the murder of his wife and four children in April 2011, was last seen in Roquebrune-sur-Argens. Investigators examined several vaults, focusing on those accessible from the outside, to determine whether he could have killed himself there. Unfortunately, the excavations, carried out between September 10 and 12, did not yield any significant discoveries.

Nantes prosecutor Renaud Gaudeul confirmed that these searches did not bring any new elements. Although similar operations have already taken place, notably in June 2021 in a cemetery in Grimaud, the Dupont de Ligonnès enigma remains unsolved.

Testimonies from residents of Roquebrune-sur-Argens revealed a strong police presence during the excavations, leading to speculation among residents. Security at the cemetery was increased during the operation, which sparked curiosity and concern.

Let us recall that the Dupont de Ligonnès affair continues to fuel debates and theories, while the body of his family was found buried under the terrace of their house in Nantes. Since then, rumors persist about his possible appearance in various places, including a religious community in Doubs, but without tangible proof.

The investigation continues, and each new clue is carefully scrutinized by the authorities and the public.