Rodez

Rodez is the location of the prosecutor's office overseeing the investigation into the disappearance of a mother and her 13-year-old son from Vailhourles, Aveyron, France. The disappearance, which occurred around March 20, 2026, has prompted a large-scale search operation involving dozens of gendarmes, drones, a helicopter, divers, and canine units. The investigation is being handled by the research section of Toulouse and the Aveyron gendarmerie group. The ex-partner of the mother is a primary suspect, having previously been convicted of child neglect and harassment of his ex-partner, according to the Rodez prosecutor. The case is newsworthy due to the extensive search efforts and the potential involvement of a suspect with a history of domestic violence and child-related offenses, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of the missing mother and son.