Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case
Summary
French police investigating the 2012 murder of a British family near Lake Annecy have found a Luger pistol in the lake. This gun type matches the weapon used in the killings, providing a new lead in the long-unsolved case.Key Facts
- Saad al-Hilli, his wife, and mother-in-law were killed by gunshots to the head in September 2012 in France.
- A passing cyclist was also shot and killed at the scene.
- The weapon used was a Luger model P06 pistol, used by the Swiss army until around 1960.
- On August 20, 2024, British tourists discovered a Luger pistol in Lake Annecy, close to where the murders happened.
- Forensic experts are examining the damaged pistol to confirm if it is the same model used in the murders.
- The two al-Hilli daughters survived; one was injured by a pistol butt, the other was hidden in the car.
- The case remains unsolved despite many investigations and different theories, including family disputes and attacks on the cyclist.
- Lake Annecy is near Switzerland, where the Luger P06 was once common in military service.
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