Aveyron disappearances: Mother of Cédric Prizzon's partner demands trial in France
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The mother of Cédric Prizzon's partner is requesting his extradition to France for trial in the "Disparues de l’Aveyron" case.
- Prizzon is currently detained in Portugal, accused of murdering his ex-partner and her current partner.
- French authorities have issued a European arrest warrant, but the mother's lawyer expresses frustration over the lack of information from Portuguese authorities.
The tragic "Disparues de l’Aveyron" case, which has gripped France, has taken another turn as the mother of Angela Legobien, one of the victims, now demands Cédric Prizzon's swift extradition to France. Prizzon stands accused of the brutal murders of both Legobien and her ex-partner, Audrey Cavalié, in Portugal.
While Prizzon remains in Portuguese custody, the French judicial system has issued a European arrest warrant, seeking his transfer to face justice on French soil. The families of the victims, represented by their legal counsel, are growing increasingly impatient with the perceived silence and lack of cooperation from Portuguese authorities. "My client is in total incomprehension regarding the silence of the Portuguese authorities while a European arrest warrant has been issued for over a month," stated Elsa Cazor, the lawyer for Legobien's mother.
We want Cédric Prizzon to be extradited as soon as possible and for a trial to be held in France.
This situation highlights the complexities of international judicial cooperation. The desire for justice on French soil, coupled with frustration over procedural delays and a perceived lack of transparency from Portugal, underscores the emotional toll this case continues to exact on the victims' families. The hope remains that Prizzon will soon face trial in France, bringing a measure of closure to this deeply disturbing affair.
My client is in total incomprehension regarding the silence of the Portuguese authorities while a European arrest warrant has been issued for over a month.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.