The documentary tells the story of Agnès Le Roux, a young woman who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1977. Agnès was part of a wealthy family that owned a casino, the Palais de la Méditerranée, in Nice, France. The family was involved in a power struggle with a wealthy entrepreneur, Jean-Dominique Fratoni, who was associated with the mafia and was trying to take over the casino. Agnès, who was against the continuation of the family's involvement in the casino, sided against her family during a crucial vote, which led to her mother losing her position as the casino's manager.
Agnès was in a relationship with Jean-Maurice Agnelet, a lawyer who was also involved in the family's business. The couple had a tumultuous relationship, with Agnès suffering from depression and Agnelet showing disregard for her feelings. Agnès made two suicide attempts, and Agnelet was accused of being unsupportive during these times. Agnès disappeared in October 1977, and her body has never been found.
The investigation into Agnès's disappearance was complicated by a delay in reporting her missing, and by the fact that Agnelet had a motive to want Agnès dead. He had financial issues and had threatened revenge against Renée Le Roux, Agnès's mother, for refusing to give him control of the casino. Agnelet was suspected of involvement in Agnès's disappearance, but he was acquitted in 2006. However, in 2007, he was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder.
In 2014, Guillaume, Agnelet's son, testified against his father, revealing that Agnelet had confessed to the murder to him. This led to Agnelet being re-sentenced to 20 years in prison. Guillaume's testimony was a major shock, as he had previously publicly supported his father. Agnelet was released from prison in 2020 due to health reasons and died two weeks later in New Caledonia.
1. Agnès Le Roux, a 29-year-old woman, disappeared in October 1977 under strange circumstances.
2. Arte has released a documentary series on Agnès's disappearance.
3. The Le Roux family owned half of the shares in the Palais de la Méditerranée.
4. Agnès was not interested in the casino and preferred travel and independence.
5. Agnès was married to Jean-Pierre Hennequet and later divorced.
6. Agnès became closer to Jean-Maurice Agnelet, a lawyer, after her divorce.
7. Agnès made her first suicide attempt on October 4, 1977.
8. Agnès disappeared on October 27, 1977, but the exact date was not determined until February 1978.
9. Agnès's disappearance occurred during a "casino war" and local mafia was suspected.
10. Jean-Maurice Agnelet was suspected of Agnès's disappearance due to his financial motive and desire for revenge.
11. Agnelet was acquitted in 2006 but was found guilty in 2007 and sentenced to 20 years of criminal imprisonment for murder.
12. Agnelet's son, Guillaume, testified against him in the 2014 trial, leading to his conviction.