# Trial and sentencing of Stéphane Iganache

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trial-and-sentencing-of-stphane-iganache
> Updated: 2026-09-18T20:22:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, the Angers Assize Court held a trial for Stéphane Iganache, a 45-year-old inmate accused of two murders committed during a two-week escape from the Argentan detention center in July 2023. The victims included Adélaïde Duplouy, who was found strangled in Angers, and Jean-Claude Havard, who was found dead in Chailland with multiple wounds.

Iganache faced additional charges of escape, violence, theft, and the suspected assault of a pregnant woman. Following the trial, the court sentenced Iganache to life imprisonment. The sentence includes a 22-year security period, making him ineligible for release before 2048, and a rare security detention order requiring annual reviews of his capacity for release.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Stéphane Iganache sentenced to life for 2023 double murder

Stéphane Iganache has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Angers court for two murders committed during a 2023 prison escape. He faces a 22-year security period and mandatory annual reviews.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stphane-iganache-sentenced-to-life-for-2023-double-murder

### 2026-09-12: Angers court begins trial of inmate for two murders during 2023 escape

Stéphane Iganache is on trial in Angers for two murders and multiple thefts committed during a two-week prison escape in July 2023.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angers-court-begins-trial-of-inmate-for-two-murders-during-2023-escape

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