Jubillar Murder Trial Develops with New Testimonies and Defense Accusations

The trial of Cédric Jubillar, accused of killing his wife Delphine who disappeared in December 2020, has seen new courtroom dynamics unfold. On October 7, a gendarme was summoned to testify about phone numbers detected near the Jubillar home the night of Delphine’s disappearance, following defense allegations of falsified procedures concerning the omission of Delphine's lover's phone from official lists. However, the court rejected the defense's request to formally acknowledge such accusations, asserting these claims were unfounded during the hearing.

Neighbor testimony has become crucial, with Guillaume T., a local resident, recounting that Delphine’s Peugeot 207 was parked facing the opposite direction the morning after December 15 compared to the previous evening, suggesting the vehicle was moved overnight. This detail is significant as the prosecution posits that Cédric Jubillar relocated the car potentially to conceal evidence.

The defense strategy includes shifting suspicion onto Delphine's lover, Donat-Jean M., as a possible perpetrator. This tactic echoes prior high-profile cases, including one where lawyer Eric Dupond-Moretti successfully employed similar arguments. This approach elicited noticeable reactions in court, highlighting the defense’s efforts to introduce reasonable doubt.

Additional testimonies are expected from a forensic doctor who examined Cédric after Delphine’s disappearance and a foster family from his childhood. Cédric Jubillar continues to maintain his innocence, with the verdict anticipated on October 17 after four weeks of hearings.