The body of Alexandra W. was discovered, stabbed to death in her Parisian apartment on Friday.

Her husband, aged 40, was arrested and placed in police custody in the premises of the Paris criminal brigade. The Paris public prosecutor's office confirmed, this Sunday, the lifting of custody of the spouse of the 36-year-old woman. The couple was not known for acts of domestic violence, according to the prosecution and the police, who are still searching for a motive and a lead.