French teen Mathis found dead in a forest after disappearing last week, here's what we know

Mathis, 15, has been missing in Gérardmer since Friday, October 27, 2023. Described as a worrying disappearance, a call for witnesses was launched by the Vosges gendarmerie. Sadly, the teenager was found dead on Tuesday October 31.

Disappearance Mathis Ramet
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Disappearance Mathis Ramet

He had been missing for more than 3 days. Mathis Ramet, a 15-year-old boy, had been missing since Friday, October 27, 2023. He was last seen leaving his home on foot in Gérardmer, Vosges, at around 5:30 p.m.

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On Tuesday, October 31, the teenager was found hanged in the middle of a forest, during a hunt. An investigation has been opened.

What happened?

As reported by the Vosges gendarmerie, the teenager had not been heard from since leaving home. The police therefore decided to issue a call for witnesses. The call revealed that Mathis Ramet was 1.75m tall and of slim build. He had dark brown hair and brown eyes. According to the Vosges gendarmerie, he was wearing a black Nike down jacket, black cargo pants and white sneakers.

Following the horrifying discovery, Frédéric Nahon, the public prosecutor, pointed out that Mathis had run away from home several times in the past, and that he'd had 'suicidal intentions' before. However, he pointed out that 'there is no notion of school bullying' in the teenager's case. An autopsy will be carried out to gather more information.

Lina, still missing

One of the most worrying disappearances in France is that of Lina. This 15-year-old teenager has been missing since September 23 inthe Bas-Rhin region of France. She disappeared on her way to Strasbourg by train to spend the day with her boyfriend Tao. She was last seen on her way to the station near Saint-Blaise-la-Roche.

Since October 01, a judicial investigation into 'kidnapping or confinement for more than seven days' has been underway. However, investigators seem to be having trouble finding a good lead. And many theories are being put forward. Lately, the one involving a 'middle-aged woman' who 'had a hold' on Lina has been the subject of much discussion.

This article has been translated from Oh!Mymag FR

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Sources used :
Gendarmerie des Vosges

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