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Cédric Jubillar Admits to Killing Wife After Years of Denial

Published July 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM UTC

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After five years of maintaining his innocence, Cédric Jubillar has confessed to killing his wife, Delphine Jubillar. The admission occurred during a recent hearing before a judge, marking a significant shift in a case that has gripped France since Delphine disappeared from their home in Cagnac-les-Mines in December 2020. Cédric told the authorities that the incident was a result of an argument, stating, I wanted her to be quiet, I grabbed her by the neck and I squeezed.