New Developments in the Robert Boulin Case
In a significant turn of events regarding the mysterious death of former French Minister Robert Boulin, new testimony has emerged identifying Henri Geliot, a man who died in 1986, as potentially involved in the case. This revelation comes 44 years after Boulin's body was found in a pond in the Rambouillet forest, leading to widespread speculation about the circumstances surrounding his death. According to the Versailles prosecutor's office, the identification was made possible by a witness who came forward in 2023, providing a license plate number linked to Geliot, described as a "gangster" and a high-ranking criminal in his time.
The witness, known as Elio D., recounted having overheard a conversation in the 1980s that suggested Boulin's death was not a suicide, but rather a staged incident following a botched intimidation attempt. "Time is also sometimes what allows those who are afraid to express themselves, to free themselves from a burden," stated Marie Dosé, the lawyer representing Boulin's daughter, Fabienne Boulin-Burgeat. This new evidence indicates that Boulin, who was 59 at the time of his death, may have been targeted due to his political ambitions, which some believed could overshadow those of Jacques Chirac, the head of the RPR party at the time.
Legal Proceedings and Continuing Investigation
Despite the investigation into Boulin's death, which has been ongoing since 2015, facing potential dismissal, the witness's testimony has reignited interest in the case. The Versailles prosecutor's office confirmed that while the license plate information is part of the investigation, no judicial conclusions have been drawn yet. The case has seen its fair share of twists, with previous inquiries leading to the conclusion of suicide by drowning after barbiturate ingestion.
Marie Dosé expressed cautious optimism about the direction of the investigation, noting, "We are beginning to feel a sense of relief in seeing that despite the judicial system's reluctance to do its job, things are moving forward." She emphasized the importance of uncovering the truth, stating that there should be no claims of suicide without substantial evidence to support such assertions. As the investigation continues, the hope remains that justice will eventually prevail in this long-standing political enigma.
