# France Murder Victim Named After 20 Years And Suspect Arrested

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-10T21:06:33+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/france-murder-victim-named-after-20-years-and-suspect-arrested--75057368
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## Resource

After two decades of mystery, French authorities have identified the body of Hakima Boukerouis, a woman found murdered in 2005. This breakthrough was achieved through familial DNA searching as part of Interpol’s Operation Identify Me, an international campaign dedicated to resolving cold cases involving unidentified female victims. The investigation has notably led to the first arrest of a suspect since the initiative's inception in 2023. While Boukerouis is the fifth woman named through this project, over forty other victims across Europe remain unidentified. This case highlights how global police cooperation and modern forensic technology can provide answers for families long after a crime has occurred. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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