Nine months after disappearing, the remains of two-and-a-half-year-old Émile Soleil were found in France. In a separate incident, a school shooting in Vantaa, Finland, injured three 12-year-old students, igniting debates on the country’s gun policies.
Nine months following his disappearance, the remains of Émile Soleil, a two-and-a-half-year-old French toddler, were found in Haut-Vernet, France. Émile had gone missing from his grandparent’s holiday home, leading to a substantial search operation involving volunteers and law enforcement. The discovery of his bones, including a skull and teeth matching his DNA, occurred about a kilometre from the home during a reconstruction on March 28. The local prosecutors have not specified which bones were found, and the area is being protected for further investigations. The community, along with Mayor François Balique, has expressed sorrow and support for Émile’s family.
In a separate incident in Vantaa, Finland, a shooting at Viertola school left three 12-year-olds injured, with a 12-year-old arrested as the suspect. The incident occurred just as students returned to school following the long Easter weekend. The school principal, Sari Laasila, confirmed the arrest and emphasized the end of immediate danger. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo expressed shock and extended sympathies to those affected. The event reignited debates on Finland’s gun policies, recalling past incidents that led to stricter regulations. Interior Minister Mari Rantanen conveyed her distress, while the community and wider world reacted to this unfortunate occurrence.
