The Agen prosecutor's office indicates that the full results of Lyhanna's autopsy have still not been released. The middle school student was found dead on June 4th in the Gers region. In a brief statement, the prosecutor's office specifies that it has not yet been informed of the autopsy results or any additional expert analyses. These details are crucial for advancing the investigation and precisely determining the circumstances of the teenager's death.
The cause of death has not yet been established.
In the days following the discovery of the body, initial findings confirmed the victim's identity through DNA comparison. However, forensic pathologists were unable to determine the cause of death. The full autopsy results should provide answers to this crucial aspect of the investigation.
The issue of sexual violence is at the heart of the case.
The expert examinations must also determine whether or not there are traces of sexual violence. This point is crucial for the potential evolution of the criminal charges in the case. At this stage, the Agen public prosecutor's office has therefore not announced any new forensic evidence that would officially alter the status of the proceedings.
Jérôme Barella remains in detention
The main suspect, 41-year-old Jérôme Barella, is currently under formal investigation for "kidnapping" and "confinement of a minor under 15." This father of a family remained silent before the investigating judge. The investigation continues under the authority of the Agen public prosecutor's office, pending the full results of the autopsy and further expert analyses.
