“I did what Richard asked me,” slips Christelle C., 44, in her toneless voice.
Like a broken record, the accused judged by the Assize Court in Bobigny (Seine-Saint-Denis) for murder and fraud repeats this refrain to the point of weariness which ends up irritating.
Questioned about the murder committed on January 31, 2020 by her husband, Richard Alexis, in her presence, she hits the nail on the head and places all responsibility on her spouse.
He is no longer there to contradict her.
Five days after killing Jacky Sion, 76, with around forty hammer and knife blows, he shot himself in the head.
In a heartbreaking confession, he took responsibility for the assassination.
“I acted alone,” he said in his final message.
The court played at the hearing the video he shot before committing suicide.
We see Richard Alexis sitting in his car.
He has just parked on the banks of the Marne, a Glock pistol at hand.
And he films himself.
One of the messages is intended for his 8-year-old daughter: “You have always been a source of pride for me.
A very talented little girl.
Be very proud of who you are.
From up there I will see you.
I'm not leaving out of cowardice.
It's a sacrifice to preserve you.
I love you, goodbye.
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