Valentin, 17, Faces Up to 20 Years for 2023 Murder of Parents Amid Health Issues

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 02:03 PM

Valentin, a 17-year-old from Isère, France, is currently on trial for the murder of his parents, which occurred on November 26-27, 2023. The trial, which began on March 11, 2025, is taking place at the children's court in Bourgoin-Jallieu. The teenager, who was 15 at the time of the crime, admitted to shooting his parents with a rifle and setting their family home on fire in the village of Châteauvilain. During the trial, Valentin has been described by an attorney as someone who 'assumes the horror of having killed his parents,' yet he also stated that he loved them. The prosecution alleges that the act was premeditated, with Valentin planning to 'start his life over.' He was arrested in Montpellier six days after the incident while attempting to escape to Spain. Valentin faces up to 20 years in prison, with the possibility of a reduced sentence due to his age at the time of the crime. His family members, including his brother, two half-sisters, and maternal grandmother, have joined the case as civil parties. Valentin was also reported to have been affected by Lyme disease, and experts have noted he suffers from an autistic disorder and psychotic depression.

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