The 11-year-old boy named Théo was murdered by strangulation over a dispute regarding fishing bait on Sunday, May 24, 2026, on the riverbanks of the River Vilaine in Rennes, France.The Crime and DiscoveryThe Incident: Théo had gone out to fish and met a 16-year-old boy the day prior. They arranged to meet again the following afternoon for another fishing session.The Attack: During their meeting, an argument broke out over fishing lures valued at just "a few tens of euros".Discovery: Bystanders alerted the police after hearing a child’s screams. Authorities found Théo's lifeless body in a wooded area along the riverbank with a bath towel tightly tied around his neck. An autopsy officially confirmed death by strangulation