Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Villefranche-de-Rouergue is a subprefecture of the Aveyron department in southern France. Recently, the area has gained notoriety due to a double homicide case. In March 2026, a man named Cédric Prizzon is suspected of killing his partner and ex-partner. The two women were reported missing from the Aveyron area, specifically Vailhourles, and were later found dead in Portugal. Prizzon, already known to authorities for prior convictions including domestic violence, was apprehended in Portugal after a period on the run. The disappearance of the women and the subsequent arrest of the suspect triggered a large-scale search operation involving numerous gendarmes. The case highlights issues of domestic violence and femicide, drawing attention to the region and the ongoing investigation.