Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti Case: 36 Years After The Disappearance Of The Young Woman, Her Skull Was Found

36 years after killing her, a man confessed to his crime and told investigators where he got rid of the body of Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti.

The case has haunted an entire family for 36 years. Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti disappeared on May 22, 1986. No one would see her again. No body will be found. But now a skull was found north of Grenoble a few weeks ago. According to BFMTV, These are indeed the bones of Marie-Thérèse, this 25-year-old young woman who disappeared in a very strange way. A mother, she disappeared 36 years ago while distributing newspapers. At the time, a man was arrested but was quickly released for lack of evidence and especially the body.

The investigation will be closed without further action. But in May 2022, a dramatic turn of events, the suspect finally admits to having killed Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti. Indicted for kidnapping, forcible confinement and murder,the individual is taken into custody. He will indicate to the investigators the place where he got rid of the body of the poor young woman. Thus, the investigators found bones that belonged to Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti.

36 years of waiting for the family

During his interrogationsthe man revealed how he murdered the young woman and the motive for his crime. According to him, Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti would have parked in front of his home. Very angry with the young woman, he would have started by cursing and an argument would have broken out. The young woman would have demanded an apology from the man. A behavior that he would not have supported. He would then have seized her by the throat, before the stranger. He allegedly got rid of the body using his car. It was a few kilometers from his home that he abandoned Marie-Thérèse Bonfanti. 36 years later, the family of the deceased will be able to begin their mourning.