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Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès

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Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès is wanted for the 2011 murder of his wife and four children in France.

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Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès is a French man wanted for the murder of his wife and four children in Nantes, France, in April 2011. The case remains one of France's most infamous unsolved mysteries. He disappeared after the murders, and despite numerous reported sightings, he has never been found. The case has resurfaced in the news due to an appeal for witnesses issued by a sheriff in Texas, USA. The Nantes prosecutor's office has stated that they were not informed about this initiative. This new development has reignited speculation and interest in the case, highlighting the enduring mystery surrounding Dupont de Ligonnès's whereabouts and the ongoing efforts to locate him and bring him to justice.
Last updated: May 3, 2026