Investigation Launched Following Discovery of Two Bodies in Settat
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, the Public Prosecutor's Office in Settat ordered a forensic examination on the remains of two individuals, one of whom remains unidentified. The bodies were discovered at different times and locations, specifically in Settat and Berrechid, stirring significant concern among local authorities and the community.
According to sources close to the investigations, the first case involves an unidentified individual found lifeless along the highway connecting Settat and Marrakech, specifically at kilometer marker 49 near the village of Ouled Salman in the southern Mazamza region. Meanwhile, the second case pertains to a man in his forties, identified as "H.M," who was known to reside in the Ouled Abou subdivision before being discovered deceased in the Bame Jdida neighborhood, which is part of the Ouled Abou local authority in the Berrechid province.
Local law enforcement, specifically the Royal Gendarmerie of Settat and Berrechid, have initiated preliminary judicial investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the identification of the unknown individual. This action follows directives from the Attorney General's Office at the Court of Appeal in Settat, emphasizing the need for a thorough and swift investigation into the matter.
As reported by hespress.com.
