Delphine Aussaguel case: Former partner questions Jubillar’s confession

Cagnac-les-Mines – July 24, 2026: The former partner of Delphine Aussaguel criticized Cédric Jubillar’s recent statements as lacking credibility. On Thursday, Donnadieu (Jean) told Le Parisien that the convicted man’s account seemed insincere and unsettling to him. His reaction followed renewed public debate over reports that Jubillar had made a belated confession in the case of his wife, who has been missing since December 2020.

According to statements reported by Franceinfo, Donnadieu particularly takes issue with the explanation concerning the alleged disposal of the body. Cédric Jubillar reportedly said that he had intended to bury his wife’s body in an environment with strong decomposition processes, such as compost or manure. Donnadieu sees this not as convincing information contributing to the truth, but as an attempt to retain control over the case.

The statements relate to a case that has gripped France for more than five years. Delphine Aussaguel, known as Delphine Jubillar, disappeared during the night of December 15 to 16, 2020, from the couple’s shared home in Cagnac-les-Mines, in the Tarn department. Her body has long not been found, and the investigation has therefore relied mainly on circumstantial evidence, statements, and technical analyses.

In October 2025, Cédric Jubillar was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Tarn criminal court for the murder of his wife. According to media reports, in July 2026 he acknowledged for the first time that he was responsible for his wife’s death and expressed his willingness to cooperate with investigators. Based on currently known information, the appeal hearing is scheduled to take place on September 21, 2026, at the Toulouse criminal court.

The new statements prompted further investigative measures. In recent days, search operations have been carried out in Tarn after leads emerged regarding a possible disposal site. According to French media reports, access to the relevant area was restricted by local authorities. The judicial authorities in charge have not yet comprehensively explained any public assessment of individual investigative results.

For Delphine Aussaguel’s family and those close to her, the key question is whether the recent statements provide verifiable information. According to reports, Donnadieu stressed that statements about how the body may have been disposed of should not be equated with actually establishing the truth. Investigators must therefore determine whether this leads to reliable location information, traces, or further evidence.

The case continues to involve criminal-law, forensic, and family-related questions. The confirmed first-instance verdict and the announced appeal must be viewed separately. Whether Jubillar’s recent statements will alter future court proceedings or the search for additional evidence depends on independent verification by the judiciary and investigative authorities.