“I cannot hide my rage .” A week after the tragic death of Benoît , a 17-year-old who was fatally stabbed in Dax (Landes) during the celebrations of PSG’s Champions League victory, his father spoke publicly at a tribute to his son.
“Benoît was supposed to turn 18 today,” his father reminded the crowd gathered on Rue Saint-Ursule. “He was a respectful boy, loved by everyone he met, whether in sports, music, school, or at work. He didn’t deserve this.”
The Suspect Still at Large
Following the emotional tribute, the anger of Benoît’s father became evident as he addressed his son’s murderer . “I want to kill that guy with my own hands, I’ll say it frankly,” he exclaimed. “To kill him and bury him in a field like a wild animal. He’s worthless, that guy is a coward. As I told Benoît, when we fight for a disagreement, we do it with our bare hands, like a man. That’s what courageous men do, and Benoît was courageous .”
🔴 “J’ai la haine”
À Dax, le discours poignant du père de Benoît, mortellement poignardé par “un réfugié”, samedi dernier. Un hommage lui est rendu. Benoît devait fêter ses 18 ans, ce vendredi.@Valeurs pic.twitter.com/ORhGnQ9l3w
— Nicolas Boutin (@NicolasBoutin11) June 6, 2025
The alleged murderer is a 16-year-old French minor. He is currently at large and the subject of a Red Notice from Interpol, making him the only minor worldwide listed under these alerts that indicate the dangerous nature of the individual at large.
Multiple Stab Wounds
The victim, who was killed by “ multiple stab wounds ” to the chest, had a “ pre-existing conflict ” with the alleged perpetrator, reportedly over the theft of his baseball cap just days prior, according to Dax prosecutor Benoît Fontaine.
On Tuesday, the magistrate further stated that the investigation is proceeding under the classification of murder , as the nature of the conflict between the perpetrator and the victim suggests a premeditated act .
The incident occurred on Saturday around 11 PM near Place de la Fontaine-Chaude in downtown Dax, where several hundred people had gathered to watch the PSG-Inter Milan Champions League final broadcast by various bars, as there was no official fan zone.
The adolescent was stabbed in “a quieter adjacent street to the square,” according to the prosecution, before succumbing to his injuries in the hospital around 1:15 AM on Sunday.