The Disappearance of Delphine Jubillar
Three years after the indictment of Cédric Jubillar for the murder of his wife, Delphine, the Toulouse Court of Appeal has requested his referral to the Assize Court. Delphine Jubillar, a 33-year-old nurse and mother of two, disappeared mysteriously from her home in Cagnac-les-Mines on the night of December 15 to 16, 2020. Despite extensive searches, her body has never been found.
Investigations and Legal Proceedings
The case has seen numerous twists and turns. On November 21, 2021, investigating judges decided to send Cédric Jubillar to the Tarn Assize Court for trial, suspecting him of murdering his wife and disposing of her body. However, his lawyers appealed this decision. In February, the Court of Appeal ordered further investigations following a suspicious conversation between a former inmate and his mother. Despite these efforts, no new evidence was found, and the conclusions were handed over to the investigating judges in April.
A Case Without Concrete Evidence
This case is particularly complex as it lacks a body, confessions, witnesses, or a crime scene. Cédric Jubillar has consistently maintained his innocence, even though investigators are convinced of his guilt. His lawyers have repeatedly sought his release, arguing there is no irrefutable evidence against him, but their appeals have been consistently rejected. The case has garnered significant public interest, particularly given its timing during the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent conviction of Jonathann Daval for a similar crime. The trial of Cédric Jubillar is now expected to take place in the first half of 2025.
- The Toulouse Court of Appeal has played a significant role in this case, examining both the results of new investigations and the referral to the assizes of Cédric Jubillar. The hearing on June 20 took place behind closed doors, without the accused present.
- Following the disappearance of Delphine Jubillar, extensive searches were conducted by the gendarmes and the army around Cagnac-les-Mines, including aerial, underground, and underwater searches. Despite these efforts, no trace of Delphine has been found.
- Delphine Jubillar's disappearance occurred during a curfew linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, adding another layer of complexity to the case. At the time, Delphine had just announced her intention to divorce Cédric, a decision he struggled to accept.
- The case has drawn parallels to the conviction of Jonathann Daval for the murder of his wife, which also involved a husband initially denying involvement. This context has heightened public interest and scrutiny of the Jubillar case.
