Almost Perfect Crimes: Guillaume Seznec – The Judiciary Enigma

This series investigates the most notorious, infamous and terrifying crimes in French history. Cases that – in may cases – inspired films and novels. Join Danielle Thiéry, the first female chief superintendent, on a journey to the dark side of human nature.

In May 1923, Guillaume Seznec left his sawmill in Morlaix and headed to Rennes where he was supposed to meet Pierre Quéméneur, an elected member of the departmental council of Finistère in Britanny. The two of men set off for Paris together to handle some business. En route, their car suffered a number of mechanical issues. Quéméneur decided to take the train to the capital, never to be seen again.

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