Cédric Jubillar's Case Progresses: Court Confirms Referral for Murder Charges
On September 26, 2023, the Toulouse Court of Appeal delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing case of Cédric Jubillar, confirming his referral to the assizes for the alleged murder of his wife, Delphine Jubillar. This decision follows a lengthy investigation into Delphine's disappearance, which has captivated public attention since she went missing on the night of December 15 to 16, 2020, in Cagnac-les-Mines, near Albi.
The court's ruling acknowledged a procedural error regarding the presumption of innocence, stating that it was incorrect for investigating judges to assert Jubillar's guilt in their indictment order. However, this acknowledgment did not lead to the nullification of the order, allowing the case to proceed to trial. Cédric Jubillar, a 37-year-old painter and plasterer, has been incarcerated for over three years, with all his requests for release denied.
Delphine Jubillar, a 33-year-old nurse and mother of two, had announced her intention to divorce Cédric shortly before her disappearance. Despite the lack of a body, confession, or direct evidence linking him to the crime, investigators remain convinced of his guilt, citing circumstantial evidence and motives surrounding their troubled marriage. The case continues to unfold as the public awaits further developments in this high-profile legal battle.
