Return to prison for Willy Bardon.
Sentenced to 30 years in prison for his participation in the rape and murder of Elodie Kulik, he was released under judicial supervision on September 25, pending his appeal trial.
But on Monday, he was remanded in custody, his lawyer reported to France Bleu Picardie.
He is accused of having violated his judicial review by meeting a witness in the Kulik case.
His lawyer announced he was going to appeal, explaining to local radio that his client "was always allowed to see this person, even when he was in prison."
Three meetings
As the Courrier Picard specifies, Willy Bardon was prohibited from contacting all the witnesses in the case since his release, including this friend.
Even if he had the right to see him in prison, then.
The daily specifies that by going to the gendarmerie, the respondent admitted to having seen this person three times.
At first, suspicions of pressure on the witness were raised, but the regional newspaper says that it could be meetings related to a purchase and repairs of vehicles.
In December 2019, Willy Bardon was found guilty of forcible confinement followed by the death and rape of Elodie Kulik, a 24-year-old bank employee. The facts took place between Péronne (Sommes) and Saint-Quentin (Aisne) in January 2002. The victim had managed to call for help before dying. Among the voices present on the 26-second recording, that of Willy Bardon was recognized by several witnesses. In addition, it has been proven that he was close to Grégory Wiart, the only person whose DNA was found at the scene of the crime. After the verdict was delivered, he attempted suicide by swallowing a capsule of poison. His lawyers quickly appealed, asking in addition to the change of scenery of the trial. He will therefore not appear free on appeal in Douai (North) next month.
