Dahbia Benkired Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Without Parole for the Murder of 12-Year-Old Lola Daviet

On October 24, 2025, Dahbia Benkired was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the brutal murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet. The Paris Assize Court handed down this rare and severe punishment, marking the first time such a sentence has been imposed on a woman in France. The court found Benkired guilty not only of murder but also of torture and sexual assault. The crime took place on October 14, 2022, when Benkired lured Lola into her apartment in Paris, subjected her to rape and torture, and ultimately suffocated her with adhesive tape. Following the murder, Benkired attempted to conceal the crime by transporting Lola's body in a suitcase.

The prosecution emphasized the extreme gravity of the crimes and the necessity of the sentence to ensure societal protection and prevent future offenses. Psychiatrists confirmed that Benkired bore no mental illness that could exempt her from responsibility, highlighting her psychopathic traits and the high risk of recidivism. The presiding judge described the crime as one of "extreme cruelty" and "true torture." Lola's mother, Delphine Daviet, who witnessed the verdict emotionally, had urged for a lifelong sentence against the accused.

In her final statement, Benkired expressed remorse, saying, "I ask for forgiveness and what I did is horrible. That’s all I have to say." The verdict carries a permanent banishment from French territory. Benkired has ten days to appeal the ruling.