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Father and Son Missing in Belgium: Bodies Found, Investigation Ongoing
8/26/2026, 2:15:15 AM
Disappearance and Search
On June 27, 2024, 29-year-old Bryan Brigou and his 5-year-old son Tymeo Brigou were last seen in the town of Onhaye in southern Belgium. Police launched a search that involved the Federal Judicial Police, the Missing Persons Unit and other agencies. Belgian media reported that Bryan was wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet at the time of his disappearance, linked to a prior sentence for violent acts.
Discovery of the Child’s Remains
On August 24, 2024, prosecutors announced that a body of a child had been found near Onhaye based on a new witness statement. Items recovered at the scene led investigators to believe the remains could belong to Tymeo, although formal identification had not yet been confirmed. The area was sealed with a judicial exclusion perimeter and a broad police-scientific operation was initiated, involving the investigating judge, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Federal Police and the Missing Persons Unit. An autopsy was scheduled for the following Wednesday.
Discovery of the Father’s Remains
The next day, August 25, authorities reported finding a second body nearby that they strongly believed to be Bryan Brigou. The discovery came after a major search operation was launched following the child’s remains being located. Prosecutors reiterated that the investigation continues to consider “all hypotheses” regarding the circumstances of the deaths.
Investigation Status
Both the Namur Prosecutor’s Office and the Federal Judicial Police have emphasized that the causes of the child’s death and the whereabouts of the father remain unknown. The Public Ministry’s statement stressed that the inquiry keeps all hypotheses open, a stance that has been maintained since the disappearance was reported in late June.
Broader Implications
The case highlights the challenges faced by Belgian authorities in missing-persons investigations, especially when electronic monitoring devices are involved. It also underscores the coordinated response of multiple judicial and police bodies in a high-profile search, while the lack of identified causes leaves the public awaiting further forensic results.
