The woman was found stabbed to death Thursday night in Montaigu-Vendée. The couple, married in 2012, were separated and divorce proceedings were pending.
Fabien B. told during his first hearing of police custody, to have gone to the home of his ex-wife to "have a discussion with her on the exercise of the right of access" He said he stabbed him twice, one in the left arm and the other in the ribs, according to the prosecutor's office.