Body Found Buried in Garden: Husband and Son Apprehended in Shocking French Case

Body of 58-Year-Old Woman Found Buried in Saint-Pol-sur-Mer Garden; Husband and Son Apprehended A grim discovery shocked the residents of Saint-Pol-sur-Mer, a town near Dunkirk, France, on Sunday. The body of a 58-year-old woman was found buried in the garden of her home. Her husband has been taken into custody, and her son was apprehended in the distant Puy-de-Dôme region. The investigation began when the victim's brother reported her disappearance the day before. Local mayor Christophe Claeys stated, "The police arrived very quickly, and the husband indicated that she was buried in the garden." This statement led to the discovery of the body, buried one meter deep and covered in plastic bags. The advanced state of decomposition made immediate identification difficult, according to Claeys. The son, 25, was apprehended 700 kilometers away in Riom. According to the Dunkirk prosecutor's office, neither the son nor the husband had prior criminal records. The Dunkirk prosecutor's office has opened a judicial inquiry into charges of murder and concealment of a corpse. The husband is under investigation for these crimes. This case underscores the importance of community vigilance and the dedication of law enforcement in solving even the most complex and tragic of crimes.