Élodie Kulik affair: Court allows new investigative work in the case of Willy Bardon

Amiens - 09.07.2026: The judiciary has granted Willy Bardon's request for renewed investigative work in the case of Élodie Kulik, who was killed in 2002. According to consistent media reports, the competent chamber intends to order additional forensic expert reports. Bardon was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment in both first and second instance; he continues to deny having been involved in the crime. The decision opens a new review step but does not replace a trial.The decision follows an initiative filed by the defense in May 2026. The defense argued ...