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Lyhanna

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Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl, is the victim of a murder case in France.

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Lyhanna was an 11-year-old girl from the Gers area of south-west France who disappeared after school a week prior to the news reports. Her body was subsequently found on farmland near Fleurance. The case has generated significant fury and outrage in France because the principal suspect, a 41-year-old man identified as Jérome B., had reportedly been identified multiple times in the past as a potential child molester and faced dismissed rape allegations. The news that the suspect had a history of accusations of sexually abusing children, with no action taken, has fueled public anger. The formal identification of the body is underway, and the investigation into Lyhanna's death and the handling of the suspect's past allegations are the current focus of public attention and media coverage.
Last updated: June 5, 2026