The fact
He admitted to a relationship with the victim but denied killing her, according to the Nîmes prosecutor.
An anti-reconciliation bracelet reportedly helped investigators locate him near the crime scene.
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Why it matters
L'affaire a suscité une forte émotion en France, relançant le débat sur la protection des victimes de violences conjugales et l'efficacité des dispositifs judiciaires comme les bracelets anti-rapprochement.