The Brewster County Sheriff’s Office said it has no new evidence in the long-running case of French murder suspect Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, clarifying that its recent public appeal is aimed at generating leads in a decade-old investigation.
In a statement posted Thursday, the sheriff’s office said Sheriff Ronny Dodson was recently contacted by a private investigative news team that included a former law enforcement officer and one of the original investigators in the 2011 case. During that interview, Dodson learned that de Ligonnès had previously traveled to Brewster County and reportedly described it as one of his favorite places.
Authorities emphasized that the request for public assistance is based on that information and the possibility of uncovering new leads, not on any confirmed recent sighting in West Texas.
“We’ve received numerous calls, emails, and messages from media outlets, both domestic and international,” the sheriff’s office said. “At this time, with no new evidence or information, we won’t be able to answer these requests individually.”
De Ligonnès is suspected of killing his wife, four children and two family dogs in Nantes, France, in 2011 before disappearing. The case has drawn international attention for years, with no confirmed sightings since his disappearance.
The Brewster County Sheriff’s Office said it will continue to share updates through its official channels and urged anyone with information to contact the office at 432-837-3488 or call 911.
