Court of Appeal Confirms Indictments in Leslie and Kevin Murder Case, Upholding Charges Against Five Suspects

The Poitiers Court of Appeal has upheld the indictments of five men accused in the brutal murders of Leslie Hoorelbeke, 22, and Kevin Trompat, 20, confirming their referral to trial by the assizes court. The murders took place in November 2022, with the victims' bodies found five months later in March 2023.

Nathan B. and Enzo C., two of the suspects, had appealed against their indictment but both appeals were declared inadmissible, according to Le Figaro. The court judgment validates the investigating judge’s findings that the killings were a result of a premeditated ambush fueled by romantic jealousy and financial disputes.

The main accused, Tom T., faces charges of murder and instigation, while suspects Nathan B. and Mickaël Z. are also charged with murder. Enzo C. is charged with complicity, and Stevan M. faces charges for tampering with the crime scene. Nathan B. previously admitted to assisting Tom T. in what he described as a "carnage."

The victims’ families have expressed relief at the court decision but remain cautious as the trial, expected by late 2026 or early 2027, could still face delays due to possible further appeals.

This ruling marks a significant step forward in the legal proceedings against the five suspects, reinforcing the resolve to see justice served for the tragic loss of Leslie and Kevin.