France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder

A 79-year-old woman, identified as France's oldest female detainee, went on trial this week for the 1995 murder of her daughter-in-law. The victim's dismembered body was discovered in a trunk bound with chains at the bottom of the Seine River. DNA evidence, analyzed decades later, has reportedly linked the defendant to the crime. The trial is expected to focus on the forensic evidence and the motive behind the killing, which occurred in the Paris region. The defendant has maintained her innocence for years, but the new DNA findings have brought the case to court. This case highlights the advancements in forensic science and their impact on cold cases. The proceedings are being closely watched due to the age of the defendant and the grisly nature of the crime. The trial is scheduled to last several days, with testimony from forensic experts and family members expected.