Death in Monaco's royal circle sparks investigation
Antoine de Massy, 29, cousin of Prince Albert II, was found dead in a Monaco park, with a Ukrainian man arrested.
Antoine de Massy, 29, was found dead in a park on Boulevard du Larvotto in Monaco. De Massy had missed his family's Sunday lunch.
Police arrested a Ukrainian man. The man was seen with de Massy on security footage.
They left a nightclub early Sunday morning. Prosecutor Stéphane Thibault said an autopsy is underway.
Whether it was an accident is still being checked. De Massy was an entrepreneur developing a tech start-up in Monaco.
He was also a former semi-professional tennis player. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene expressed condolences to his family.
- 29 years old
- Age
- Boulevard du Larvotto park, Monaco
- Location found
- Ukrainian man, resident of Monaco
- Arrest
- Cousin of Prince Albert II
- Royal relation
Why it mattersA death in Monaco's royal family draws worldwide attention. It raises questions about the principality's investigation practices.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the case highlights international attention on Monaco's law enforcement.
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