France tries woman for rape and murder of schoolgirl

An Algerian woman, Dahbia Benkired, is on trial in France for the horrific rape and murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet in Paris, shocking the nation.

• Dahbia Benkired, 27, is charged with the rape and murder of schoolgirl Lola Daviet, whose body was discovered after she went missing in northeast Paris.
• The trial is being held at the Cour dassises in France, where Benkired expressed remorse for her horrible actions during the proceedings.
• Lola Daviets brutal case has raised concerns about safety and violence against children in France, drawing significant media attention, including coverage by Elle (magazine).