Vailhourles

Vailhourles is a location in the Aveyron department of France. It is currently newsworthy due to the disappearance of a mother and her 13-year-old son from their home there on March 20, 2026. The disappearance is being treated as a serious case, with a large-scale search operation underway involving dozens of gendarmes, drones, a helicopter, divers, and canine units. The investigation is being led by the research section of Toulouse, in conjunction with the Aveyron gendarmerie group. The primary suspect is the child's father, who is also missing. He has a history of domestic violence and has previously been convicted for child neglect and harassment of his ex-partner. The disappearance and the ongoing investigation highlight concerns about domestic violence and child safety in the region.