Story no.163OngoingJusticeNotableLoir-et-Cher +127 Oct → 3 Nov11 facts · 100 art.
Trial of Inass Touloub's parents, "little martyr of the A10"
Inass Touloub, a young girl found dead by the side of the A10 in 1987, was identified by DNA in 2018 after nearly 31 years. Her parents are to appear before the Assize Court of Loir-et-Cher in Blois starting on November 2, 2026, 39 years after the events. Before the trial opens, the village of Suèvres, which has maintained her grave for forty years, wished to join as a civil party, while several reports detailed the investigation and the identification of the parents. At the opening of the trial, Inass's mother was confronted by activists from a child protection collective, and an investigation has been opened.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 11 events in 2 departments (Loir-et-Cher, Loiret), followed from 27 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 100 articles from 30 sources (justice); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 19:08. Reported toll: 39 deaths.
78 articles of rated outlets · 22 unrated outside the bar · 30 sources (100 art.) · the three sides talk about it · outlets: left 6, centre 16, right 3
Angle comparison for the whole story
The three sides cover the same judicial event, emphasizing different aspects: the left focuses on the narrative of the investigation, DNA identification, and collective emotion; the center on the course of the hearing and tensions; and the right on the village's attachment and the confrontation with the mother.
Left
Highlights the long mystery, DNA identification, the role of the village of Suèvres, and the emotion surrounding the child, with interviews and accounts of the investigation and the parents denying the facts.
Centre
Emphasizes the course of the hearing, the tense atmosphere, the parents' faulty memory, and incidents at the opening of the trial.
Right
Stresses the attachment of the village of Suèvres to the child and the confrontation of the mother by a child protection collective, recalling the charges.
Written by an AI from headlines and extracts only of all events in the story · 3 Nov, 04h17
Confirmed by several sources(8)
- 16
The trial of Inass Touloub's parents opens on November 2, 2026, before the Assize Court of Loir-et-Cher in Blois, 39 years after the events.
16 independent sourcesL'Humanité, La Voix du Nord, La République du Centre, Libération, La Croix +17
- 10
On November 2, the mother was confronted by activists from the Mouv'Enfants collective upon leaving the Blois courthouse; police intervened and an investigation was opened.
10 independent sourcesSud Ouest, Nice-Matin, Le Dauphiné libéré, Le Bien Public, L'Est Républicain +8
- 6
The mutilated body of 4-year-old Inass Touloub was discovered on August 11, 1987, by the side of the A10 motorway in Suèvres (Loir-et-Cher).
6 independent sourcesL'Obs, Midi Libre, La Dépêche du Midi, L'Est Républicain, Le Dauphiné libéré +6
- 6
The mother, Halima El Bakhti, is tried for torture and barbarous acts having caused death without intent to kill; the father, Ahmed Touloub, for complicity.
6 independent sourcesL'Obs, Libération, Fdesouche, France 3 Régions, Paris-Normandie +2
- 4
During the hearing, the parents denied the facts alleged against them.
4 independent sourcesFrance 3 Régions, L'Union, 20 Minutes, HuffPost France, Le Parisien
- 4
The health condition and memory disorders of the accused were discussed on the first day of the trial; the father will undergo a complementary psychiatric examination requested by the defense.
4 independent sourcesLa Dépêche du Midi, 20 Minutes, Le Monde, franceinfo, France 3 Régions
- 3
The child is only identified in 2018, approximately 31 years after the body was found, thanks to DNA comparison.
3 independent sourcesLe Monde, HuffPost France, Ouest-France, TF1 Info / LCI
- 2
The parents face life imprisonment.
2 independent sourcesMidi Libre, Nice-Matin
Sources disagree(1)
Discoverer of the body
- Two highway agentsaccording to Midi Libre, L'Union
- A student hired for the summer by Cofirouteaccording to 20 Minutes
Single source so far(2)
- The village of Suèvres will not ultimately be a civil party to the trial. (according to lanouvellerepublique.fr)
- Inass Touloub was born in Casablanca and raised in Morocco by her grandmother before joining her family in the Paris region. (according to France 3 Régions)
Updates(6)
- 3 Nov, 07h25The father will undergo a complementary psychiatric examination requested by the defense.
- 3 Nov, 07h25Updated ages of the accused: mother 72, father 74 (previously indicated as 71 and 72).
- 3 Nov, 04h18The village of Suèvres will not ultimately be a civil party to the trial.
- 3 Nov, 00h58During the hearing, the mother admitted to violence but contested that she intended to cause death; the father denied touching his children.
- 2 Nov, 19h55The mother was confronted upon leaving the courthouse and an investigation was opened.
- 2 Nov, 19h55The trial opened as scheduled on November 2, 2026; during the hearing, the parents denied the facts.
AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 60 articles (29 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets · 3 Nov, 17h27
Checked on the web(2)
- Confirmed
On November 2, the mother was confronted by activists from the Mouv'Enfants collective upon leaving the Blois courthouse; police intervened and an investigation was opened.
Sources: lemonde.fr, 20minutes.fr, 20minutes.fr, huffingtonpost.fr, humanite.fr
3 Nov, 09h58
- Not confirmed at this stage
Inass Touloub was born in Casablanca and raised in Morocco by her grandmother before joining her family in the Paris region.
Sources: lemonde.fr, 20minutes.fr, lemonde.fr, 20minutes.fr, huffingtonpost.fr
3 Nov, 07h54
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Context figures
Homicides – Loir-et-Cher
"Homicides" (victims), Loir-et-Cher (41): 4 in 2025, i.e., 1.2 per 100,000 inhabitants (national average: 1.4). In 2016: 6, i.e., 1.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. On small numbers, year-on-year variations are significant.
Loir-et-Cher : 1.2France : 1.4per 100,000 inhabitants, 2016–2025
Key terms
- Assize Court
- In France, the Assize Court is a departmental jurisdiction competent to try persons accused of committing a crime, the most serious offense, punishable by a sentence of criminal detention ranging from more than ten years to life imprisonment. It is composed of several judges and a jury drawn by lot. Wikipédia · Service-public.fr (Direction de l'information légale et administrative)
- Civil Party
- A civil party is a person who considers themselves a victim of an offense regarding which public action has been triggered and who intends, therefore, to obtain compensation for their damage. Once the jurisdiction has ruled on the criminal aspect, it examines civil claims for damages. Wikipédia · Service-public.fr (Direction de l'information légale et administrative)
- Investigating Judge
- The investigating judge is a judicial officer responsible for conducting investigations both for and against the prosecution in criminal procedures; they can place a person under formal investigation if there are serious or consistent clues and decide on referral to a court or dismissal. They cannot take up a case ex officio and only investigate within the limits of their referral, set by the Public Prosecutor. Wikipédia · Service-public.fr (Direction de l'information légale et administrative)
- DNA Identification
- Genetic fingerprinting, or genetic profile, is the result of a genetic analysis of DNA making it possible to identify a person from a small amount of their biological tissues. It is used in forensic medicine to identify or exonerate suspects and to identify human remains. Wikipédia
What happens next?
What usually happens in this kind of situation — without prejudging the outcome.
- Generally, judgments rendered by an Assize Court may be subject to appeal before an Assize Court of Appeal, composed of nine jurors and three sitting magistrates. Wikipédia
Useful resources
France Victimes116 006
Listening, information, and support for any victim of an offense or accident, free of charge.
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Timeline
newest firstOutlets:LeftCentreRightUncategorised· badge = severity
- 17h20
LatestSuèvres n'a pas oublié la « petite martyre de l'A10 »
Près de 40 ans après les faits, le village de Suèvres, où repose Inass Touloub, reste marqué par l'affaire alors que le procès de ses parents s'ouvre.
Boulevard VoltaireFar right
- 16h56
« Petite martyre de l'A10 » : la mère d'Inass prise à partie, une enquête ouverte
La mère d'Inass Touloub a été visée par des militants d'un collectif de protection de l'enfance à la sortie du tribunal de Blois, où s'ouvre le procès. Une enquête a été ouverte.
lanouvellerepublique.frUncategorisedSud OuestCentre
- 12h23
Qui était Inass Touloub, la « petite martyre de l'A10 » retrouvée morte en 1987
Portrait d'Inass Touloub, fillette de 4 ans retrouvée morte le 11 août 1987 au bord de l'A10 dans le Loir-et-Cher, née à Casablanca et élevée au Maroc avant de rejoindre sa famille en région parisienne.
France 3 RégionsUncategorised20 MinutesCentre
- 11h42
Procès de la « martyre de l'A10 » : l'enjeu d'un procès crucial
Analyse des enjeux du procès des parents d'Inass Touloub, dite la « martyre de l'A10 », aux assises du Loir-et-Cher.
Le ParisienCentreParis-NormandieCentrelanouvellerepublique.frUncategorised+2 outlets
- 07h00
Affaire Inass : l'enquête de la section de recherches d'Orléans
À l'approche du procès des parents d'Inass Touloub à Blois, un gendarme d'Orléans revient sur l'enquête qui a permis d'identifier la fillette.
Ouest-FranceCentre
- 06h25
Affaire de la « petite martyre de l'A10 » : entretien avec le premier juge d'instruction
Le premier juge d'instruction de l'affaire Inass Touloub revient sur cette enquête de plus de 30 ans, à l'approche du procès des parents de la fillette.
La Dépêche du MidiCentre-left
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Events in the story
- "Little martyr of the A10" case: trial of Inass's parents opens3 Nov
- Qui était Inass Touloub, la « petite martyre de l'A10 » retrouvée morte en 19873 Nov
- Procès de la « martyre de l'A10 » : l'enjeu d'un procès crucial3 Nov
- Affaire de la « petite martyre de l'A10 » : retour sur l'enquête avant le procès2 Nov
- Suèvres n'a pas oublié la « petite martyre de l'A10 »2 Nov
- « Petite martyre de l'A10 » : la mère d'Inass prise à partie, une enquête ouverte2 Nov
- Affaire Inass : l'enquête de la section de recherches d'Orléans2 Nov
- Affaire Inass Touloub : le village de Suèvres veut se constituer partie civile2 Nov
- Affaire de la « petite martyre de l'A10 » : entretien avec le premier juge d'instruction2 Nov
- Martyre de l'A10 : comment les parents d'Inass Touloub ont été identifiés1 Nov
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