David Hotyat

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David Hotyat
Born (1972-10-23) October 23, 1972 (age 50)
MotiveJealousy of Flactif's success
Criminal penaltylife in prison with a minimum term of 22 years
Details
DateApril 11, 2003
Location(s) Le Grand-Bornand, Haute-Savoie, France
Target(s)Xavier Flactif
Killed5
WeaponsPistol, blunt object
Date apprehended
September 16, 2003

David Hotyat was convicted of the killings of real estate promoter Xavier Flactif and his girlfriend and children. [1] Their bodies were then taken to the forest and burned on a pyre. The massacre took place in Le Grand-Bornand, Haute-Savoie, France. [2]

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References

  1. "Flactif family remembers tragedy". SBS News. August 22, 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  2. "Affaire Flactif : Retour sur la tuerie atroce de David Hotyat... - Closer". 20 December 2018.