Lola Daviet’s mother revealed her husband Johan died of grief after their 12-year-old daughter’s brutal murder by an illegal migrant from Algeria in Paris.
The horrific kidnapping, rape, and beheading occurred in October 2022, shattering the family forever.
Family’s Devastation
Lola’s mother testified at trial last week about Johan’s heavy drinking and torment from demons.
Johan passed away in February 2024, unable to cope with the loss.
Before dying, Johan hung a letter on the killer’s apartment door for Lola.
The letter read, “My darling, I still don’t understand why there was so much cruelty and barbarity towards you.”
It continued, “You who were so kind. I can’t wait to see you again.”
He signed, “Your dad, who loves you for life.”
Benkired’s Background
Dhabia Benkired, 27, became the first woman in France sentenced to life imprisonment.
Benkired worked as a prostitute after overstaying her student visa.
Dhabia Benkired
A fight with her boyfriend fueled her rage to harm someone.
She targeted Lola randomly for her vicious attack.
Luring the Victim
Benkired lured Lola into her apartment by asking help with a suitcase.
Inside, Benkired sexually assaulted the terrified girl.
Lola begged, “Madam, please don’t hurt me,” sounding scared.
Benkired admitted unleashing all her hatred on the child.
Brutal Assault
Benkired said, “Either way, I knew she was going to die.”
She added, “It’s not that I wanted to kill her, but that I wanted to hurt someone.”
Benkired continued, “But since I had raped her, I might as well kill her.”
Lola suffered 38 stab wounds during the ordeal.
Lola Daviet
She endured vaginal and anal penetration.
Asphyxia caused Lola’s death.
Benkired partially decapitated the body postmortem.
Aftermath Actions
Benkired stuffed Lola’s mutilated body into a plastic trunk.
She wheeled the trunk around Paris streets.
Benkired even brought it into a restaurant.
She abandoned the trunk in her apartment complex lobby.
A homeless man discovered the gruesome find.
Trial Apology
At trial, Benkired apologized for her horrible actions.
She stated, “I know I killed a baby, an angel.”
The court heard Benkired’s chaotic declarations without apparent logic.
Benkired’s life sentence marked a historic ruling in France.
