French Man Murdered 11-Yr-Outdated Lady As a result of As a result of He Was “Indignant” Over Dropping Sport Of Fortnite

An unemployed man, 23, confessed that he murdered an 11-year-old woman earlier this month as a result of he was in a rage over shedding a recreation of Fortnite, the Folks reported. Recognized as Owen L., he informed police that he was “offended” over shedding on the fashionable online game and fought with one other gamer earlier than leaving to go outdoors and stroll round to launch his frustration. In France, the surnames of suspects will not be divulged by police.

The physique of 11-year-old Louise Lasalle was found in Epinay-sur-Orge, Essonne, about 16 miles south of Paris, on February 8-just 12 hours after her dad and mom reported her lacking, the New York Put up reported. 

French police say the suspect, recognized as Owen L., has confessed to the crime. Louise was final seen on February 7, round 1:50 p.m., whereas strolling dwelling from center faculty when the suspect allegedly intercepted her.

In line with prosecutor Gregoire Dulin, Owen L. had been taking part in Fortnite when he received into a web based argument. Enraged, he left his dwelling to “settle down” and determined to rob or extort somebody. He then “by accident” crossed paths with Louise, whom he didn’t know.

Recognizing the woman’s cell phone hanging from a wire round her neck, he adopted her and allegedly lured her into the woods by claiming he had misplaced one thing. As soon as they have been in a secluded space, he threatened her with a knife, aspiring to steal cash. When she started screaming, he panicked, pushed her to the bottom, and stabbed her.

Louise’s telephone was discovered beside her physique, and there was no proof of sexual assault, authorities mentioned. Investigators additionally discovered male DNA on her fingers.

Reviews point out the suspect had earlier tried to lure one other woman into the woods, however she refused. French media outlet TF1 reported that he later informed his girlfriend he had “completed one thing critical” earlier than disposing of the homicide weapon, bleaching his garments, and throwing them away.

The suspect’s 24-year-old girlfriend has since been charged with failing to report a criminal offense.

Owen L., who lived together with his dad and mom, has a prison report and a historical past of petty offences. In April 2023, his older sister reportedly filed a police criticism towards him for violent and aggressive behaviour.