Dominique Pélicot, the convicted rapist serving a 20-year prison term for the sexual abuse of his ex-wife, is now under scrutiny in connection with other cases. He is set to be questioned by an investigating magistrate specializing in cold cases related to rape and murder incidents dating back to the 1990s.
One of the cases involves the killing of Sophie Narme, a property agent in Paris in 1991, while the other pertains to an attempted armed rape in Villeparisis in 1999. Pélicot has been under formal investigation for both crimes since October 2022.
Lawyer Florence Rault, representing the victims' families, highlighted striking similarities between the two cases, suggesting a possible link to the same perpetrator. The cases were consolidated into one investigation in September 2022, overseen by a specialized unit for cold cases and serial crimes based in Nanterre.
Pélicot's lawyer confirmed that he is scheduled for questioning at the Nanterre cold-case unit. These cases predate the drugging and rapes of Gisèle Pélicot, for which Pélicot and others were convicted in a high-profile trial that exposed a decade-long pattern of abuse.
Gisèle Pélicot's bravery in demanding an open trial for her abusers garnered widespread support. Disturbing videos filmed by Dominique Pélicot at their home revealed the extent of the abuse, with over 20,000 photos and videos cataloged on computer drives.
The ongoing investigations into Pélicot's potential involvement in cold cases underscore the complexities of addressing past crimes and seeking justice for victims.
