For nearly two years, France has been haunted by the disappearance of 2 ½-year-old Émile Soleil, who vanished while staying with his grandparents in the remote village of Le Haut-Vernet. After exhaustive search efforts, his skull and teeth were discovered in March 2024, but the cause of death remained unknown.
In a shocking twist, authorities arrested Émile’s grandparents and two other family members on March 25, 2025, for “voluntary homicide” and “concealing a corpse.” The tight-knit village is in disbelief as the investigation continues, leaving France anxiously awaiting answers in this heartbreaking case.