Identical Twins Face Murder Trial, DNA Evidence Complicates Case
PARIS, FRANCE - February 10, 2026 - Prosecutors in France are struggling to determine which of a pair of identical twins pulled the trigger in a fatal shooting, as DNA evidence found on the murder weapon matches both brothers. The case, involving 33-year-old Samuel and Jeremy Y, is connected to a double gang murder in September 2020 and several attempted murders the following month, according to Sky News. The twins are accused of killing 17-year-old Tidiane B.
The challenge for investigators stems from the identical genetic makeup of the twins, making it impossible to differentiate them based on DNA analysis alone. Sky News reported that the shared DNA on the gun has left prosecutors unable to pinpoint the individual responsible for the fatal shot. The trial began on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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