Forensic teams conducted thorough examinations of several locations in the area. Despite these efforts, the cause of death remained undetermined, and the investigation continued.
Arrests and Legal Proceedings
On March 25, 2025, authorities arrested Émile’s maternal grandparents, Philippe and Anne Vedovini, both 59, along with two of their adult children. They are charged with voluntary homicide and concealing a corpse.
The arrests were made during early morning raids at their homes in La Bouilladisse and Le Haut-Vernet. The prosecutor’s office in Aix-en-Provence confirmed these developments, stating that the individuals were taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
The grandparents’ lawyer, Isabelle Colombani, confirmed that they had been placed in police custody but had no further comment.
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Grandfather’s Past Allegations
It has emerged that the victim’s grandfather, Philippe Vedovini, was previously implicated in allegations of violence and sexual assault at a private Catholic school where he worked in the 1990s.
