French cops convinced they already have name of killer who killed British family in the Alps
Saad al-Hilli was murdered in 2012 alongside his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying near Lake Annecy, France
FRENCH police are convinced they already have the name of the killer who gunned down a British family in the Alps.
New prosecutor Veronique Denizot says they now have a list of all the owners of the type of Swiss Luger pistol used to execute the al-Hillis.
The family, of Claygate, Surrey, were holidaying near Lake Annecy in September 2012 when they were attacked.
Detectives are ploughing through the 56,028 pistol owner names as they focus on the theory it was a local hit.
They now believe the family were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Ms Denizot said: “This is clearly taking an extremely long time, as the research has to be done with thoroughness.
The work is colossal, but very necessary. The data could certainly lead to the case being solved.”
Saad al-Hilli, 50, was killed alongside his wife Iqbal, 47, and her mother Suhaila, 74.
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The couple’s two daughters survived.
Also killed at the lay-by was French cyclist Sylvain Mollier, 45, who police now believe was the real target.