September 14th 2024.
In 2020, a shocking video was captured that sent chills down the spine of those who saw it. The footage showed 71-year-old Dominique Pélicot, who has been nicknamed the 'Monster of Avignon', being caught by police for upskirting in a French supermarket. This disturbing incident took place in the village of Mazan in southern France, where Pélicot is currently on trial for a heinous crime.
The accused has been accused of inviting 72 men, whom he met online, to rape his wife Gisèle over a period of nine years. It is said that Pélicot would secretly add anxiety-reducing drugs to his wife's food so that she would remain unconscious and unaware of the horrific acts being committed against her. This shocking revelation has led to the elderly man being tried at the Vaulcuse Criminal Court in Avignon, along with 51 of the alleged rapists, who range in age from 26 to 73.
Recently, Paris Match, a French magazine, released exclusive footage of Pélicot's arrest in 2020. The video shows him being caught by police for filming up women's skirts in a supermarket in south-eastern France. The incident took place on September 12, 2020, at a Leclerc store, where Pélicot was wearing a face mask to hide his identity. The footage captures him aiming his camera up the skirts of unsuspecting victims, while the voices of the security guard and a woman can be heard in the background.
Pélicot is confronted by the security guard after receiving complaints from four clients, and the woman is heard exclaiming 'no, no, no'. He is then rebuked for his actions and told not to move until the authorities arrive. It is evident from the video that Pélicot's actions are considered disgusting and unacceptable by society.
Initially, Pélicot was fined €100 as part of a plea-bargaining process. However, further investigations revealed a folder on his electronic device that was labeled 'abuse'. This folder contained thousands of incriminating photographs and videos of his unconscious wife being raped. In court, Gisèle faced her former husband for the first time and bravely spoke about the horrific abuse she endured. She expressed her desire to disappear after finding out about the betrayal and abuse she faced.
She said, "I only wanted one thing and that was to disappear. I told myself, 'I am going to get in my car with my dog and end it all'. But the policeman who arrested my former husband saved my life." Gisèle's sons were also present in court, and she mentioned that they were in a state of shock upon learning about their father's actions. They were worried that their mother might harm herself and continuously checked up on her.
Pélicot's daughter-in-law, Aurore Lemaire, also testified in court and revealed that he had tried to get his young granddaughter to pose naked for him. She recalled the harrowing moment when her daughter asked her grandfather to buy her a toy, and his response was, "I'd be very happy to get it for you if you pose naked for me." This statement is a clear indication of the depravity and predatory nature of Pélicot.
The trial continues, and Pélicot has been labeled as one of the world's worst sexual predators. The victims and their families are seeking justice and hope that Pélicot will be held accountable for his abhorrent actions. As a society, it is our duty to stand against such crimes and support the victims in their pursuit of justice.
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