Arrest of Suspect in Lyon Homeless Murder
A significant breakthrough in a violent crime investigation occurred on November 12, 2024, when a 32-year-old man, identified as Levis E., was arrested at Toulon station in France. This arrest followed an incident on a train from Marseille, where he allegedly assaulted a 26-year-old woman. The woman reported that he punched her and kicked her, prompting train conductors to alert the police. Upon his arrest, authorities discovered that Levis E. was already wanted for multiple murders, including the brutal killing of a homeless man in Lyon, whose body was found on the street with a concrete block nearby.
Connection to Other Violent Crimes
Levis E., a Cameroonian national, is linked to several violent incidents across France and the Netherlands. He is suspected of committing three other murders in Evry, Strasbourg, and Dijon, and is also accused of attacking another homeless man in Rotterdam, where the victim remains in a coma. The Rotterdam attack, which occurred on November 4-5, was captured on surveillance cameras, showing a similar method of violence involving a concrete block. Investigators are currently examining the potential connections between these crimes as they build their case against Levis E.
Ongoing Investigations and Legal Proceedings
Following his arrest, Levis E. was placed in police custody and is undergoing questioning by the Toulon national police. The Lyon prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into the murder charge related to the death of the homeless man in Lyon. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to determine whether the attacks in Lyon and Rotterdam are part of a broader pattern of violence linked to the suspect.
