Villers-en-Arthies Honors Victims of Family Tragedy

Why this is here: Villers-en-Arthies, a village of about 500 residents, will plant two trees to honor Jade and Ambre, the 13 and 9-year-old girls who died in the tragedy.

The town of Villers-en-Arthies, in France’s Val-d’Oise region, will hold a memorial service for Angéline and her daughters, Jade and Ambre, on June 13th. The mother and two girls died after Angéline’s ex-partner, a municipal police officer, killed them before taking his own life on May 8th and 9th. Angéline was 40 years old, and her daughters were 13 and 9.

During the 10:30 AM ceremony before the town hall, the municipality plans to plant two trees near the children’s play area in honor of Jade and Ambre. Attendees will receive wildflower seeds and ribbons to commemorate the occasion.

The town canceled its annual Villers Summer festival, originally scheduled for the same day, out of respect for the family and community. Residents remember Angéline as a dedicated member of the village and her daughters as lively, well-liked children. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy remains closed, and the community continues to mourn.