Monique Olivier, dubbed the "Ogre's accomplice," was sentenced to life in prison for her role in the horrific crimes of her late husband, French serial killer Michel Fourniret. Olivier, 75, befriended young women who Fourniret then kidnapped, raped, and murdered.
Olivier's conviction marks the culmination of decades of investigation into Fourniret's reign of terror, known as the "Ardennes Murders." Among the victims were Joanna Parrish, a 20-year-old British student, and Marie-Angele Domece, an 18-year-old who vanished in 1988. Olivier also played a part in the 2003 disappearance of 9-year-old Estelle Mouzin, whose remains are still missing.
In chilling testimony, Olivier revealed her role as "bait," luring victims for her husband while living in constant fear and obedience. She described herself as "the dog" forced to follow Fourniret's commands, even as she witnessed his horrific crimes.
This isn't Olivier's first sentence. She already received life imprisonment in 2008 for her involvement in other murders and another 20 years in 2018 for a separate slaying. This latest verdict brings closure to many families shattered by Fourniret's darkness.
While Fourniret died in 2021 before facing trial for these specific crimes, justice has finally prevailed for his victims. Olivier's sentence serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of serial killers and the complex web of manipulation and fear that can surround them.
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