Overview
- The body of a 31-year-old woman was recovered from the Deûle on Friday after she was reported missing following a night out in Lille.
- Prosecutors have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of death rather than treat the case as a confirmed homicide.
- Prosecutor Samuel Finielz said the preliminary external examination revealed no visible elements that explain the death.
- Officials said screenshots circulating on Instagram and TikTok showing a man in a black cap are not supported by the investigation.
- Authorities warned that sharing unverified images risks wrongly implicating someone and increasing distress for the victim’s family.