Youness El Houdigui

Youness El Houdigui is the father who murdered his three young daughters in Alfortville, France, in November 2023. He killed them by suffocating and stabbing them. He is newsworthy because he was recently sentenced to life imprisonment on April 10, 2026, by the Créteil court in Val-de-Marne. During the trial, El Houdigui admitted to the acts and confessed to having assaulted his wife, who had filed for divorce. He stated that he could not bear the thought of his children potentially being raised by another man. His lawyer has indicated that he will not appeal the decision. The case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and the devastating impact of violence on children.