Brive-la-Gaillarde

Brive-la-Gaillarde is a town in the Corrèze department of France. Recent news coverage focuses on the trial and sentencing of Lucas Larivée for the rape and murder of Justine Vayrac, which occurred in October 2022 after a night out at a discotheque in Brive-la-Gaillarde. The trial took place in March 2026, culminating in Larivée's conviction and a 30-year prison sentence with a 20-year minimum security period. The prosecution had sought a life sentence. The case has garnered significant attention, highlighting issues of violence against women and the judicial process in France. The severity of the crime and the length of the sentence underscore the gravity with which the French legal system treats such offenses.