Paris, May 29 – The bodies of two elderly sisters were discovered on Friday morning in their apartment in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, near Buttes-Chaumont. The Paris public prosecutor’s office has opened a murder investigation following the discovery.
Discovery by Building Caretaker Leads to Investigation
The lifeless bodies of the two women were found in an apartment on Rue d’Hautpoul. The grim discovery was made by the building’s caretaker, who had initially encountered the victims’ brother wandering outside. After accompanying him back to his residence, the caretaker noticed a strong odor emanating from the sisters’ apartment.
“The caretaker saw the brother of these two women wandering around. He then accompanied him back to his home. Noticing a strong smell, he became concerned about the health of the two women, whom he discovered dead, apparently from blows,” the prosecutor’s office detailed.
Victims Identified and Autopsies Scheduled
The victims were born in 1935 and 1939, making them 91 and 87 years old respectively. Autopsies are scheduled to be carried out in the coming days to determine the exact cause of their deaths. The investigation has been entrusted to the 2nd judicial police district.
The prosecutor’s office has not yet confirmed whether the victims’ brother, born in 1936, has been taken into custody in connection with the case.
Context of Other Incidents in Paris
This tragic event follows a series of other notable incidents in Paris and the surrounding regions:
- May 26, 2026: A teenager killed his 14-year-old brother and attempted to kill his mother in Paris before surrendering to the police.
- May 28, 2026: A 10-year-old girl, who had been missing for three weeks after disappearing near a Lidl store, was found.
- May 26, 2026: During the trial of an entertainer for sexual violence in Paris, a three-year prison sentence, including one year firm under electronic monitoring, was requested.
- May 27, 2026: A 9-year-old child was found living locked in a cupboard in Paris, prompting a neighbor to alert authorities.
- December 2, 2025: Three homeless individuals were found dead in Paris within a few days, leading to multiple investigations.
These incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding public safety and social issues within the French capital.
Authorities continue their efforts to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two sisters and to bring those responsible to justice.
Source: https://www.tf1info.fr/justice-faits-divers/paris-deux-soeurs-retrouvees-mortes-dans-leur-appartement-du-19e-arrondissement-une-enquete-ouverte-pour-meurtre-2444300.html
