The tragic case of Lola Daviet, a 12-year-old girl murdered in France in October 2022, has taken a devastating turn with the reported death of her father, Johan Daviet. Lola’s body was discovered mutilated and concealed in a box, a crime for which Dahbia Benkired, 27, has confessed and received a sentence of at least 30 years. Investigations revealed that Benkired, who was under deportation orders, lured Lola to an apartment and subjected her to prolonged torture. The BBC reports that Benkired’s motive remains unclear, adding another layer of horror to this already heinous crime.
According to Lola’s mother, Johan Daviet succumbed to “grief,” his death linked to heavy drinking following the tragedy. The profound impact of Lola’s murder has shattered the Daviet family, with Lola’s mother expressing feelings of guilt and loss that extend beyond the deaths of her daughter and husband. She says that the whole family is devasted and trying to cope by sticking together. Her case is a grim reminder of the far-reaching and devastating consequences of violent crime on victims and their families.