France French serial killer confesses to murder of British student After years of denials, Michel Fourniret admits killing Joanna Parrish, 20, in 1990 Serial killer Michel Fourniret leaves court in 2008. He has repeatedly denied the murders of Joanna Parrish and Marie-Angele Domece. Photograph: Benoit Doppagne/AFP/Getty ImagesA French serial killer has confessed to the murder of British language student Joanna Parrish in France nearly three decades ago, the family lawyer told AFP on Friday. Jailed for life in 2008 for killing seven girls and young women, Michel Fourniret was dubbed the Ogre of the Ardennes. He clearly recognises, and this several times over, having killed Joanna Parrish and Marie-Angele Domece,” Seban said.

Source: The Guardian February 16, 2018 22:32 UTC