Jérôme Barella's two minor daughters have been taken out of school since the beginning of the Lyhanna case, according to BFMTV. The older daughter was friends with the 11-year-old middle school student. Both children are currently with their mother. The family home, located in Montestruc-sur-Gers, in the Gers department, has been sealed off. This residence is now the focus of the investigation.
A suspect has been jailed in the south of France
Jérôme Barella, 41, has been formally charged following the disappearance and subsequent death of 11-year-old Lyhanna in the Gers region. He is being prosecuted for "kidnapping and false imprisonment" and has been placed in pretrial detention. He has been incarcerated in a prison in Mont-de-Marsan, in the south of France. His placement in solitary confinement is intended to prevent contact with other inmates who might pose a threat to him.
Television allowed, increased surveillance
Like most inmates, Jérôme Barella has access to television and can follow the news from his cell. He is also subject to increased monitoring by prison services, particularly regarding the risk of suicide. This monitoring aims to prevent any suicide attempts while incarcerated.
While the suspect is incarcerated, his two minor daughters no longer live in the family home. Their residence remains inaccessible due to the seals placed on the property.
