Paris, December 12 – The lifeless body of an 86-year-old man was discovered on Wednesday evening in the Trocadéro Gardens, behind the Musée de l’Homme, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Police, responding to a patrol’s discovery around 7:20 PM, found the victim with multiple stab wounds and bloodstains, with a knife nearby.
Suicide Note and Purchase Receipt Found
A security perimeter was immediately established as criminal brigade investigators arrived at the scene. The deceased was quickly identified as an 86-year-old man. According to a police source, a suicide note was found on the victim, along with a receipt for the knife, dated the same day, and its packaging.
Wife Reported Disappearance After Farewell Letter
Almost simultaneously, a woman presented herself at the police station in the 19th arrondissement to report the disappearance of her partner, having found a farewell letter. The two cases were immediately linked. The victim’s wife informed police that she did not understand his actions. An investigation has been opened by the Paris public prosecutor’s office.
Investigation Underway, No Witnesses or Surveillance Footage
While the suicide theory is currently being prioritized, the motive remains unknown. The body of the deceased has been transported to the medico-legal institute for an autopsy. No potential witnesses to the events have come forward. Furthermore, an examination of surveillance camera footage yielded no results, as no video system covers the exact location of the incident.
The Trocadéro Gardens are a highly frequented tourist spot, making the discovery particularly grim for the area.
Source: tf1info.fr
