Nice Verdict: The “Black Widow” on Trial for Poisoning Her Targets
Who’s in the Spotlight?
- Patricia Dagorn, 57, dubbed the “Black Widow of the Riviera” by local press.
- She’s accused of luring and doxxing wealthy, older men— and then squeezing salt into their plans.
- Two of her victims died in 2011; two others went down tragically after a drug hit.
Why the Scandal Sizzles
- Dagorn’s scheme: Enrich herself by casting a “spell” over men she met mostly through a dating agency.
- She’s already serving a five‑year sentence for a 2012 theft, fraud, and coercion case involving an octogenarian in the French Alps.
- That “silly” deal? The old guy let her stay with him for a side of sexual favors.
The Trial Tumble
On Monday, Dagorn stood at the dock looking less than polished in a baggy, black‑and‑white tracksuit—a classic “has‑been‑dishevelled” moment.
What’s at Stake?
- Charges: Fatal poisoning of two men, plus drugging of two others.
- Outcome: If found guilty, the sentence could stack on her existing six‑year record.
Meet Dagorn: The Riviera’s “Golden Girl” Who Met 20 Men in 10 Years
Picture a centuries‑old, green‑eyed, super‑saver who believes the best way to live is to “wave goodbye to people while keeping your pockets filled.” That’s Dagorn, a former cash‑grabber turned SMS‑whisperer, who’s found herself in court ear‑to‑ear over alleged poisonings, zero‑minus thefts, and a splash of an expensive jewel empire dream.
Why the French Riviera Envy Turned to the Police
- Michel’s mysterious demise – Michel Kneffel, a bachelor in his 60s, vanished in July 2011. He lived with Dagorn at a Nice hotel; the body came to light the next month.
- Later, investigators lurked through Dagorn’s clutter and found a clean‑cut stash of Valium vials and a menagerie of IDs, bank cards, and health paperwork—something that raised a big “What’s a lady doing with 20 men’s documents?” flag.
- The plot thickened with Francesco Filippone’s floral‑box fate – 85‑year‑old Francesco was spotted soaking in his own bathtub in a soggy, decomposed state in February 2011.
- Related to the case: Dagorn cashed a 21,000‑euro check from Francesco, claiming it was a plumbing‑fund for her dream jewellery shop.
Dad‑Like Doll or Dark‑Horse Deceiver? What Her Lawyers Say
Georges Rimondi, her former defender, reminds the gavel-chronicle that Dagorn “denies every charge – every theft, every beat” (yes, the beat too, apparently!). He adds that the woman is a “fragile” one, nudging her with the nostalgia of fostering at a tender age and a penchant for “elderly company.”
A second lawyer, Cedric Huissoud, underlines: “She can’t stop telling her story.” He notes she’s been “suffering in prison” yet carried on flashing “I, too, desire to explain.”
Meet the Witnesses: 91‑Year‑Old “Salo” Vaux and 82‑Year‑Old Ange
Vaux was Gramps with a heart of gold. He moved Dagorn into his sunny‑side Frejus home in 2012; the old man’s health went down fast, like a Vitamin‑C dump on a spraining ankle. But Vaux’s got a taste for drama, agreeing to witness the drama in the courtroom; the same with Ange Pisciotta, who’s joined the civil case on the same beat.
Where the Money When the Murder? Dagorn’s Big 20‑Man Business
- Dagorn’s performance begins on the Riviera in 2011, and she’s suspected to have met “at least 20 men”. Match‑making agencies came prove handy for her “social outreach.”
- In most encounters, she demanded money or gratuitous inclusion into wills. She stole documents like a masterj thief and, on the rarer side of the spectrum, named some men with “rape’s blip.” (I promise it’s no flashing dice.)
- Vaux knew the big picture: at low moons, Dagorn lured him into her personal – a psychological romance of sorts – by begging to be in his will. That’s the core of the story that wants to pepper the priest’s field (of justice).
Little David’s Comment
One of Dagorn’s children (identified simply as Guilhem) told Nice Matin back in 2013: “She’s obsessed with quick, easy money, and she keeps on doing it, just for a few steps to keep the top.” The guy sticks to the idea that his mother’s story was not surprising “inside the kid.”
So we’re waiting for the test‑matchants to show up; if they’ll hell‑yes even bring a delayed statement or subpoena. Dagorn’s going to detail the tricky surgery of the past, remember that time? The courtroom drama turns up: the phone book, the court call‑out of six‑month stake. Might be a tragic, or we’ll see that Knot tragedy can be draft of father preacher.
