Émile Soleil Case: Family Members Released Without Charges After Custody

Prosecutor confirms probable third-party involvement in boy's death, with family-related hypothesis still under investigation.

The grandparents, uncle, and aunt of Émile Soleil, who were in custody for 48 hours on charges of 'homicide volontaire' and 'recel de cadavre,' have been released without charges.
Prosecutor Jean-Luc Blachon stated that Émile's remains were moved shortly before their discovery, and his body did not decompose at the location where it was found.
Forensic analysis revealed Émile's skull showed signs of violent facial trauma, supporting the likelihood of third-party involvement in his death.
The family-related hypothesis remains open, with investigators emphasizing the need to clarify familial dynamics as family members were present during Émile's disappearance.
A conference held by the prosecutor highlighted extensive investigative efforts, including over 3,000 tips, 287 witness interviews, and 50 perquisitions, but no definitive conclusions have been reached.