A court in Vila Nova de Foz Côa ordered pre-trial detention (prisão preventiva) for Cédric Prizzon, a former French police officer suspected of killing his current and former partners. The 42-year-old faces eight charges, including qualified homicide, kidnapping, and domestic violence against his 18-month-old daughter. Prizzon was arrested near Bragança after traveling over 1,000 kilometers from France. Residents should note the suspect is currently held at the Guarda Prison while the investigation continues.
French ex-officer held for double murder and child abuse
Thursday, 26 March 2026AI summary

Sources (5)
- Frenchman in pre-trial detention indicted for mistreating 18-month-old daughterDinheiro Vivo · 11:30pm, 26 Mar 2026
- Pre-trial detention for former French police officer suspected of killing his current and former partnerCorreio da Manhã · 10:01pm, 26 Mar 2026
- French citizen suspected of double homicide remanded in custodyPúblico · 12:14am, 27 Mar 2026
- Pre-trial detention for Frenchman suspected of killing two womenRTP Notícias · 10:08pm, 26 Mar 2026
- Frenchman suspected of killing 2 women charged with 8 crimesObservador · 10:07pm, 26 Mar 2026


