Dijon Trial Opens for Mother and Grandmother Accused in Newborn Twin Death and Concealment

Overview

• Sabrina Boulsas, 26, and her mother, Zara Nacir, 44, face counts of murder and attempted murder over premature twins found in a shopping bag in 2020.
• On day one, both wept in court and denied wanting to kill the babies, trading accusations over who decided to hide them.
• Autopsy and medical testimony say both infants were born alive at under seven months and weighed about 800 grams; one died and one survived.
• The accusation says the newborns were tightly wrapped, placed in a tote then a plastic bag, hidden behind furniture, and left for nearly two hours before help was sought.
• The defense seeks acquittal, arguing Boulsas lacked prenatal care, did not know she carried twins, and acted in extreme distress; the hearing is due to finish Friday.