Teen Stabbed 50 Times, Burned Alive in Brutal Marseille Murder

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A 15-year-old boy was stabbed 50 times before being burned alive in Marseille this week, French prosecutors revealed Sunday, shedding light on a shocking case of drug-related violence involving minors.

Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone described the murder as one of “unprecedented savagery” during a press conference. “The victim was stabbed 50 times and taken to the Fonscolombes housing estate, where, according to autopsy results, he was burned alive,” Bessone said.

The teenager had reportedly been recruited through social media by a 23-year-old prisoner to intimidate a rival drug dealer. Instead, he was intercepted by members of a competing gang.

“This horrific crime represents a new low in Marseille’s ongoing drug wars,” said criminologist Dr. Marie Leclerc. “The involvement of such young individuals in these brutal acts is deeply concerning.”

The murder is part of a disturbing trend in Marseille, where both victims and perpetrators of drug-related violence are becoming increasingly younger. Just days after this incident, a 14-year-old allegedly shot and killed a 36-year-old man in a related case.

Bessone emphasized the alarming nature of youth involvement in these crimes. “Now young boys are responding to ads not only to sell cannabis but also to kill without any remorse or reflection,” he stated.

The case has shocked the community and prompted calls for urgent action to address youth involvement in drug trafficking. Local authorities are facing pressure to implement new strategies to combat the escalating violence.

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