The horror! In addition to being raped, Lyhanna was gagged and tied up before her death.

The first elements emerging from Lyhanna's autopsyThe discovery of an 11-year-old girl found dead in the Gers region confirms that the child was the victim of rape. The biological profile of Jérôme Barella, the main suspect in this case, was found on intimate areas of the schoolgirl's body.

Gagged, with her hands and ankles bound

Even worse, according to RTL, the forensic examination also revealed that Lyhanna had been gagged before her death. Her hands and ankles were bound. These findings underscore the horror of the events and paint a picture of a particularly violent kidnapping. However, they do not yet allow investigators to determine how the child died. When the police discovered her body, the schoolgirl's remains were in a state of decomposition, complicating the analysis and delaying final conclusions.

The cause of death remains unknown

The forensic investigation is continuing to establish the exact cause of death. Further analyses are underway, including an anatomopathological examination, which involves studying cells and tissues. This examination, essential in this type of case, takes time. It should provide answers regarding the precise circumstances of Lyhanna's death.

The family is torn between anger, disgust, and a demand for respect.

Lyhanna's family has been informed of the initial autopsy results. In a statement released by their lawyer, they expressed their anger and disgust at the findings revealed by the investigation. "Faced with the worst possible outcome for a child and her parents, their anger is matched only by their disgust. The family requests that their privacy be respected. No further comment will be made.""This is according to Me François Roujou de Boubée, the family's lawyer.

Jérôme Barella has been formally charged and placed in pre-trial detention.

Jérôme Barella, 41, was charged shortly after Lyhanna's disappearance with kidnapping and false imprisonment. He is currently being held in solitary confinement at Mont-de-Marsan prison.

The main suspect is also the subject of several other proceedings for sexual assault of minors. His father and brother are also implicated in separate cases of child sexual abuse and sexual violence. These developments have provoked strong public outcry and reignited questions about possible failings in the justice system, given that several reports and proceedings already existed concerning Jérôme Barella. Since June 5, no new official statements have been made by the Agen prosecutor's office regarding the case. The investigation continues to establish all responsibilities and shed full light on Lyanna's death.