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Prosecutor in Lille Deûle Death Says Crime Not Favored, Calls Viral CCTV Images Uncorroborated

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday after an external exam found no visible cause of death.

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.