At the Vila Nova de Foz Côa Court, this Thursday, the 26th, Cédric Prizzon, the former French police officer who is suspected of having killed two women – his current partner and his ex-partner, Angela Legobien-Cadillac and Audrey Cavalié, respectively – and kidnapped their two children is being heard.
The arrest of Cédric Prizzon took place during a GNR road inspection operation in Mêda (Guarda). Here’s what you know about the case that has been followed in Portugal and France.
Who is Cédric Prizzon?
Born in the Haute-Garonne region, he was a police officer in Toulouse and played rugby and was even part of some Gallic youth teams. According to RR During his professional career he began to show signs of instability, having been transferred from Toulouse to Paris and then Aveyron.
Were there already warnings regarding your behavior?
Yes, the Free Midday described this 42-year-old former police officer as having a “history of family conflicts and previous runaway episodes.” He further highlighted that in 2021, Cédric Prizzon had entered Spain with one of his children, while legal litigation was ongoing.
Were other actions by Cédric Prizzon known?
Yes, on social media he said that the “justice system was corrupt” and participated in demonstrations with other parents who had lost custody of their children. He also went on a hunger strike after losing custody of his eldest son after the divorce.
What are you suspected of?
According to available information, he is a suspect in the murders of his ex-wife and current partner.
How did the alerts come about and since when was he missing?
Cédric and the two women had been reported missing since the 20th. According to the French press, the investigation began when his former partner Audrey Cavalié, aged 40, and her eldest son, aged 13, failed to show up for work and school. Which led one of Audrey’s relatives to alert authorities.
Where were the bodies of the two women found?
In Serra da Nogueira, in Bragança. In other words, about a thousand kilometers from where they lived. It is worth remembering that the two were reported missing since last Friday, March 20, as well as Cédric and the two minors. According to news released in the meantime, but not confirmed by the authorities, it was the eldest son who provided information that allowed the bodies of the two women to be found.
Under what circumstances were you detained?
The National Republican Guard was carrying out a road inspection operation on Estrada Nacional 102, in Mêda (Guarda) and the military stopped the car driven by Cédric Prizzon. In this action, they detected some irregularities such as false documents, an illegal firearm and, according to Midi Libre, 17 thousand euros in cash. After his identity was quickly confirmed, the military were informed that he was wanted by the French authorities on suspicion of kidnapping and murder.
Were you alone?
No. In the car were her two children, aged 13 and one and a half, who were well looked after.
What happened to the children?
They were handed over to a shelter institution.
What are the next steps in this case?
After being heard by the judge at the Vila Nova de Foz Côa Court, Cédric Prizzon will learn about the coercive measures.
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