Key Facts
• August 13, 2025: Four male bodies discovered in Seine River near Choisy-le-Roi.
• Victims include Algerians, a Frenchman, and a Tunisian, all reportedly homeless.
• Two bodies were partially unclothed; signs of strangulation found on two victims.
• August 20, 2025: Suspect, a homeless man in his 20s, detained and held in custody.
• Suspect’s identity and nationality remain unverified; he has exercised his right to silence.
• Suspect previously detained on August 5, found with documents belonging to a victim.
• Prosecutors confirmed the suspect frequented the area where victims were last seen.
• Investigation ongoing; suspect charged with murder but has not provided explanations.
Summary
French prosecutors have charged a homeless man, whose identity and nationality remain unknown, with the murder of four men found in the Seine River near Paris on August 13, 2025. The victims, identified as Algerians, a Frenchman, and a Tunisian, were all reportedly homeless. Two bodies showed signs of strangulation and were partially unclothed. The suspect, detained on August 20, had previously been held on August 5 for possessing documents linked to one of the victims. Authorities confirmed the suspect was frequently seen in the area where the victims were last spotted. While the suspect has remained silent during questioning, investigators are continuing to examine the case. The incident has raised concerns about violence among vulnerable populations in the region.
