New head for French probe into Sophie Toscan du Plantier killing

A lawyer advising the relatives of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier, who was murdered at her holiday home near Schull in West Cork 20 years ago, has welcomed the appointment of a new judge to head up the investigation taking place in France.

Alain Spilliaert, who advises Ms Toscan du Plantier’s parents, said Judge Nathalie Turquey was a respected choice to replace Judge Patrick Gachon in heading up the French investigation into the murder.

“Nathalie Turquey is a very experienced magistrate who has investigated many high-profile cases so she is a very good choice to replace Judge Gachon, who led the investigation for the past seven years,” he said.