Aveyron

Aveyron, a department in France, is currently the focus of a major search operation following the disappearance of a mother and her 13-year-old son from their home in Vailhourles. The disappearance was reported on March 20, 2026. The investigation is being led by the research section of Toulouse, in conjunction with the Aveyron gendarmerie group. The primary suspects are the child's father and his partner, who are also missing. Authorities have deployed significant resources, including thirty gendarmes, technical drones, a helicopter, divers, and canine units, to aid in the search. The father has a prior conviction for child neglect and harassment of his ex-partner, according to the Rodez prosecutor. The case is of high concern due to the vulnerability of the missing individuals and the suspicion surrounding the father, given his history of domestic violence.