# Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case

- Published: 2026-09-01T16:33:29Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T08:32:43Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74eklrm344o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.

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