SERIAL KILLERS > SEXUAL PREDATORS

The Missing and Murdered of Burgundy, France

By Rachael Bell

New Evidence

In August 2002, investigators found new clues during their inquiry into Joanna’s murder. They revealed that recently recovered DNA evidence pointed to two men being involved in the rape and murder of Joanna. The BBC News further stated in their article “Fresh Clues in Joanna Murder Hunt” that new documents were found which indicated that police arrested a suspect in connection with Joanna’s murder early in the investigation. Yet, he was released because of lack of evidence.

Investigators are continuing to follow up on the new leads, hoping that it might result in the arrest of her killers. However, a great deal of time has passed since her death and the chances of solving the crime have significantly decreased over the years. Regardless, Joanna’s family and law enforcement officials re-examining the case have not given up hope.

In April 2004, more new evidence arose concerning the suicide of Jambert. According to Alderson and Willsher’s article, Corinne Herrmann received access to Jambert’s files while she was conducting research into the case of the Burgundy’s missing and murdered girls. She became suspicious of his death and believed he might have been murdered. She just had to prove her theory.

Herrmann, author of Les Disparues D’Auxerre, convinced Jambert’s children to exhume their father’s body so that another autopsy could be conducted. After several days of examining the remains, the medical investigators made a startling discovery. Alderson and Willsher claimed that Jambert had been shot not once, but twice in the head making it almost impossible for him to have committed suicide.

Herrmann’s suspicions were proven correct and she persuaded area magistrates to begin a murder inquiry. It was believed that his murder was directly linked with the investigation on which he was working. Even though investigators interviewed several possible suspects, no one has yet been convicted for the crime.

Jambert’s case, like Joanna’s, is being pursued with more vigor than ever before. Moreover, investigators continue to review the Louis case. They are hoping to put an end to the disappearances and murders that have plagued Burgundy for so many years. Moreover, they hope to restore the reputation of the beautiful, medieval town that has attracted visitors from around the world for centuries.

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1. Joanna
2. Negligence
3. A Criminal Network
4. Cover-up
5. New Evidence
6. New Chapter - Emile Louis Trial
7. Bibliography