Psychiatric expert confirms Loïk Le Priol suffers undeniable PTSD in murder trial
Psychiatrist Daniel Zagury testified that Loïk Le Priol has a clear case of post-traumatic stress disorder, which may have influenced his actions during the Federico Aramburu killing.
Forensic psychiatrist Daniel Zagury presented his assessment of Loïk Le Priol at the courtroom, confirming a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder that originated after Le Priol returned from a 2015 deployment in Mali, where he allegedly saw the aftermath of an Air Algérie crash that killed many, including children. Zagury noted classic PTSD symptoms such as sleep disturbances, flashbacks, anxiety, irritability and depressive episodes, compounded by heavy alcohol use.
He also diagnosed a separate antisocial personality disorder, describing Le Priol as impulsive, prone to violence when intoxicated and possessing a low sense of conscience. When asked whether the PTSD could serve as a mitigating factor, Zagury dismissed the idea, stating the condition is viewed as a "shameful pathology" by those who value virility, and that it does not constitute a rational excuse. He concluded that Le Priol's mental state was not wholly incapacitated, though the disorder may have subtly influenced his behavior during the fatal encounter with Federico Aramburu. The testimony underscores the complexity of attributing criminal acts to psychological trauma while maintaining accountability.
