“I Wanted Her to Be Quiet, I Grabbed Her by the Neck and Squeezed”: Cédric Jubillar Confesses to Judge
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Cédric Jubillar confessed to killing the mother of his children to a judge, recounting her final words.
- He described grabbing his wife by the neck and squeezing until she stopped speaking.
- The confession details the moments leading up to the alleged murder, as recounted by Jubillar.
Cédric Jubillar has confessed to killing the mother of his children, detailing the events to a judge for the first time. During the hearing last Wednesday, Jubillar recounted how he allegedly murdered his wife, stating, "I wanted her to be quiet, I grabbed her by the neck and I squeezed." He described the final moments before her death, including the last words his wife allegedly uttered.
This confession comes after a prolonged investigation into the disappearance and presumed death of his wife, Delphine Jubillar, in April 2021. Jubillar has consistently denied involvement until this recent judicial confrontation. The details provided to the judge offer a chilling account of the alleged crime, shedding new light on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.
The judicial document reveals Jubillar's step-by-step explanation of the events. He described an argument that escalated, leading him to physically assault his wife. The confession is a significant development in a case that has captivated public attention in France, leaving many questions about the motive and the subsequent handling of the situation.
I wanted her to be quiet, I grabbed her by the neck and I squeezed.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.