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Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body in case that shocked France
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Cedric Jubillar, convicted in October for the murder of his wife Delphine Jubillar who disappeared in December 2020, has confessed from prison to killing her, according to his lawyer.
- Despite maintaining innocence during the trial, Jubillar admitted involvement in a letter and expressed willingness to cooperate with authorities to reveal the location of Delphine's body.
- The confession came just over two months before his scheduled appeal, which is now likely to be postponed due to the need for further interrogation and searches for the body.
- Jubillar's lawyer stated that the confession aims to help their two young children grieve and provide Delphine with a proper burial, while the exact cause of death remains unclear.
- The original conviction was based on circumstantial evidence, including a dispute over Delphine's affair and request for divorce, with prosecutors suggesting she was likely strangled after a fight.
