In the suburbs of Paris, a local resident held a Jewish woman captive in his apartment. The suspect, motivated by nationalism, threatened to kill the woman to “avenge Palestine.” Investigators learned that the man had met his victim just last week and lured her into his home, where he refused to let her leave. He confiscated her mobile phone and sent threatening messages to her mother and ex-boyfriend, insinuating that he would harm her. The criminal also mentioned his intentions to avenge Palestine to his ex-wife.
On Sunday morning, the woman managed to contact her mother for help using her cell phone. The French National Police Special Forces (BRI) tracked the phone’s location and released the woman by midday. The Nanterre law enforcement authorities announced that the kidnapper will appear in court on June 21st, where he will face charges of kidnapping, unlawful confinement, rape, and attempted murder. Investigations showed that the perpetrator struggles with drug addiction.
