A person in France has confessed to murdering an 11-year-old woman, claiming he was livid after dropping a sport of Fortnite, in response to French Media.
The suspect, recognized as 23-year-old unemployed Owen L., advised police he was taking part in the online game when he received into an argument with one other participant who insulted him. Enraged, he left his dwelling in Epinay-sur-Orge, Essonne, on February 7 to stroll off his anger. However what adopted was a horrific crime.
Prosecutor Grégoire Dulin mentioned Owen initially deliberate to “rob or extort cash from somebody to relax” however as a substitute “unintentionally” crossed paths with 11-year-old Louise Lasalle, who was on her means dwelling from faculty. The suspect seen her cell phone, which she wore on a twine round her neck, and determined to comply with her.
He reportedly tricked Louise into following him into the woods by pretending he had misplaced one thing. As soon as they have been alone, he threatened her with a knife, demanding cash. When she screamed, he panicked, pushed her to the bottom, and stabbed her. Her telephone was discovered beside her physique, and there was no signal of sexual assault.
Police found Louise’s physique on February 8, 12 hours after her mother and father reported her lacking. Investigators later discovered male DNA on her palms.
The suspect had additionally tried to lure one other woman into the woods that day, however she refused, French media reported.
Owen L. later advised his girlfriend that he had “executed one thing severe.” He allegedly disposed of the homicide weapon, bleached his garments, and threw them away. His 24-year-old girlfriend has now been charged with failing to report a criminal offense.
The suspect, who lived together with his mother and father, had a felony report for petty offences. His older sister had additionally reported him to police in April 2023 for being violent and aggressive.
Owen L. is now in police custody, dealing with costs for the brutal killing.
