Sonia Bellina's burned body found in French vineyard – Two men detained
A 29‑year‑old TikTok star’s scorched corpse was discovered late last month in a vineyard near Nîmes, southern France. The victim, 29, has been identified as social media influencer Sonia Bellina and police have taken two men into custody amid a murder investigation.
Police first learned of the body when a farmer noticed a flayed figure tucked between grape vines on August 12. Initial reports speculated the victim was a young woman, but the identity remained unknown until forensic teams confirmed DNA matched Bellina’s relatives.
In a statement today, Nîmes prosecutor Cécile Gensac said the two men were detained on “evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement.” The prosecutors blame the suspects for either committing the crime or aiding it in some way.
Bellina’s family has struggled since her body was found, with the loss of her father older brother while she was on visit to her roots. They have also faced online harassment, with a woman who claimed to be the influencer’s sister turning up after the buzz of speculation started.
In a statement, the family’s lawyer warned that any defamatory comments should be reported. The family requests privacy during this tragedy, refusing to make further public statements at present.
The case has drawn heavy scrutiny from both local authorities and international TikTok fans. The investigation is still ongoing as police work to untangle the events that led to this brutal outcome.
