An investigation into intentional homicide was opened after the discovery this Monday in Rambouillet (Yvelines) of the body of a 52-year-old man known to have had a criminal record with bullet holes, announced the Versailles prosecutor's office.
According to a police source, the victim's father, having not heard from his son for two days, went to his home. He discovered the body of his son “in rigor mortis in his pavilion” and notified the firefighters.
Several long weapons were found on a rack, including one stained with blood. Traces that could resemble bullet holes were observed when the body was lifted.
According to another source, the findings revealed a bullet entering and exiting the victim's torso and back. A forensic pathologist said one of the weapons discovered near the body had been used “at point-blank range”.
The father, a vulnerable person, was taken to the Rambouillet police station to be interviewed and searches for traces of powder were carried out on his hands. He was not placed in police custody, the prosecution said.