Nicolas Heitz
Coverage of Nicolas Heitz in the Nexus archive.
- Malnourished boy found locked in father's van for more than a year unable to walk, hadn't showered since 2024
A 9-year-old boy was found malnourished and locked in his father's van in eastern France for over a year, unable to walk and hadn't showered since 2024. The father, charged with kidnapping, claimed he locked the boy to protect him from his partner, but authorities found no medical records supporting the claim. The boy's sister and the partner's daughter are under social services care.
- A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
A 9-year-old boy was rescued in 2026 after being locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, suffering from malnutrition and immobility. His father is detained on kidnapping charges, while his partner faces charges for failing to assist the child. Authorities are investigating potential knowledge of the child's detention by others.