Outrage and grief have gripped a small village in southwest France after the murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl, Lyhanna, whose death has exposed a shocking failure by local authorities. Thousands have gathered for a silent march, led by Lyhanna's heartbroken parents, to demand justice and accountability for the tragedy. The suspected killer, Jérôme Barella, had previously been accused of rape but was not questioned by police due to a series of delays, raising questions about the handling of child abuse allegations. The community's anger and sadness are palpable as they mourn the loss of the young victim and demand that those responsible for the delays be held to account.
Jérôme Barella had been accused of rape in months before murder but series of delays meant police had failed to summon him for questioningThousands of mourners have turned out for a silent march for a 11-year-old schoolgirl whose murder prompted widespread outrage when it emerged police had failed to question the suspected killer about previous child sexual abuse allegations.The parents of the girl, who has been named only as Lyhanna, led the cortege on Sunday in the south-western village of Fleurance behind a banner reading “Never again”. Most of those who marched, including children, wore white shirts or T-shirts, many bearing a smiling portrait of the young victim. Continue reading...
