In Case That Gripped France, a Confession
Key Points:
- Cedric Jubillar, convicted of murdering his wife Delphine in December 2020, has admitted guilt from prison and promised to reveal the location of her missing body.
- Jubillar was sentenced to 30 years despite the body never being found and had previously maintained his innocence, planning to appeal his conviction.
- His confession came after a marital dispute, according to his lawyer Pierre Debuisson, who relayed Jubillar's admission to legal counsel.
- The couple's two children’s lawyer expressed relief at the confession and urged Jubillar to disclose the burial site promptly.
- The case began during France's COVID lockdown when Jubillar reported Delphine missing from their home in Cagnac-les-Mines.