A genuine twist or just another false lead? The Brewster County Sheriff's Office claims that Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès may have been seen in 2020 in the southern part of the territory, accompanied by a black Labrador. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
The Brewster County Sheriff's Office in Texas has issued a public appeal for information, posting several photographs of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès on its Facebook page. In the post, authorities indicate that he may have been seen in 2020 in the southern part of the county, accompanied by a black Labrador.
A mystery that continues to intrigue.
This publication, released several years after his possible appearance, quickly reignited interest in one of France's most wanted fugitives. The sheriff's office is asking anyone who thinks they recognize the man in the photos, or who may have information about him, to contact them.
Local authorities are remaining cautious in their wording. At this stage, it is not a confirmed presence in the region, but a lead that investigators wish to explore further. The aim of this public appeal is therefore to gather any testimonies, physical evidence, or corroborating information that could advance the investigation.
The fact that an animal is mentioned in the notice, in this case a black Labrador, could be an important detail for potential witnesses. In this type of investigation, authorities often rely on specific contextual elements—physical appearance, habits, vehicle, pets—to jog the memories of people who may have crossed paths with an individual without realizing, at the time, the significance of the encounter.
The release of several photos also aims to facilitate potential identification, even though the gap between the presumed date of the sighting and today necessitates numerous precautions. The time elapsed, possible physical changes, and the lack of official confirmation at this stage complicate any certainty. Investigators are therefore prioritizing a methodical verification process based on concrete evidence.
Pending further developments, the Brewster County Sheriff's Office invites anyone with information, however small, to contact them.
