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Suspect detained on allegations of homicide

Remains positively identified

Individual taken into custody on accusations relating to homicide
Individual taken into custody on accusations relating to homicide

Suspect detained on allegations of homicide

In the heart of Paris, the Seine River has become the scene of a tragic mystery. Last week, the bodies of four individuals were discovered in the river, sparking an investigation that has since captured the attention of the city.

The suspect in this case is a homeless migrant named Monji, a Tunisian national in his early twenties. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody with the Paris judicial police.

The bodies, found in the Val-de-Marne department, were examined by firefighters and security forces last week. Two of the bodies showed signs of violence, leading investigators to open murder investigations into two of the cases.

The victims were four men, with one identified as an approximately 40-year-old man. The remaining three bodies are yet to be identified. The victims included two Algerians, one Tunisian, and one French national. Some of the victims were homeless, and a link between them has not been confirmed yet.

The discovery of the bodies in a known cruising spot has raised concerns that the killings may be homophobic in nature. However, the prosecutor’s office has not yet included any homophobic motive as an aggravating circumstance formally. Advocacy groups stress the importance of exploring this angle fully.

The suspect, Monji, has been largely uncooperative, refusing to answer questions about the crimes during his 96 hours of police custody. He initially claimed to be Algerian under the name Ahmed but was proven to be Tunisian named Monji based on documents and investigation.

Investigations are ongoing to determine if a fifth body found in the same area is related to the same case. The authorities are working diligently to unravel the circumstances and time of the deaths of all four individuals.

As the investigation continues, Paris stands in shock, hoping for answers and justice for the victims. The suspect's silence only adds to the mystery, leaving many questions unanswered.

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