French Man Charged With Raping Teen During Satanic Rituals

• A 53-year-old man was formally charged and placed in provisional detention in Saint-Étienne following allegations of rape and administration of harmful substances involving a 14-year-old girl.
• According to police reports, the suspect allegedly extracted the victim’s blood, mixed it with vodka, and administered it to her during esoteric rituals involving Latin prayers and an altar dedicated to Satan.
• Judicial authorities opened a formal judicial inquiry in late August 2026 to investigate potential additional victims, noting the suspect has a prior criminal conviction for domestic violence.

Investigation Details and Police Findings in Saint-Étienne

The victim reported to police that the alleged assault occurred approximately three weeks prior to their August 20 visit, while she was visiting the home of a friend—the suspect’s daughter. Investigators state the man extracted blood from the victim, mixed it with vodka, and compelled her to consume it.

Upon apprehension by law enforcement, the suspect admitted to police that he engaged in three sexual relations with the minor following these rituals. According to police accounts, the suspect recited prayers in Latin while officers placed him in custody. A subsequent search of his residence yielded an altar dedicated to Satan, a sex doll, and a calice.

Judicial Proceedings and Prior Convictions

The public prosecutor’s office in Saint-Étienne formally charged the 53-year-old man with rape committed against a minor under the age of 15 and the administration of harmful substances. He was subsequently remanded to custody.

Yves Cellier confirmed that a judicial inquiry was opened at the end of August to determine whether the suspect perpetrated similar acts against other individuals. Public records and police statements indicate that the suspect, a former correctional officer, carries a prior criminal record resulting in a firm prison sentence for domestic violence.