Emile Chrétien disappeared on July 8, 2023, near the hamlet of Vernet in Provence. His parents, a very religious Catholic family, live in La Bouilladisse (Bouches-du-Rhône) and were not present that day.
A hunt brought together hundreds of anonymous people who came to lend a hand over the first two days. On the 25th, dog teams specializing in the detection of human remains, supported by drones, were deployed to Vernet.