Trial Requested for Serial Killer Francis Heaulme in 1989 Murder Case

The French justice system is moving to bring serial killer Francis Heaulme to trial for a murder dating back to 1989, a case that has seen its share of legal twists. The Nanterre 'cold cases' unit prosecutor has called for Heaulme to be tried before the assize court for the murder of Jean-Joseph Clément. Clément was found brutally killed, his skull crushed by a stone, in Bédarrides, Vaucluse, in August 1989. This development comes after Heaulme, who has a chilling record of eleven confirmed murders, initially benefited from a non-lieu (dismissal) in this particular case. However, the investigation was subsequently reopened and entrusted to the specialized 'cold cases' unit, highlighting the persistent efforts to resolve long-standing crimes. The reopening of the case and the subsequent request for a trial underscore the gravity of the accusations and the determination to hold Heaulme accountable for this additional crime, despite his prior convictions.