Laurent Layet
United KingdompsychiatristMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Laurent Layet is a forensic psychiatrist who gained attention for his role in the investigation of Dominique Pelicot, where he provided critical insights into Pelicot's psychological profile. His observations suggested a disconnect between Pelicot's outward demeanor and his criminal actions, prompting further police investigation that uncovered extensive evidence of sexual abuse.
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Laurent Layet is a psychiatrist who explains the psychological motivations behind arsonists.
Who are the 514 people accused of starting French wildfires and what motivates them? | FranceUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-13
Laurent Layet assessed Husamettin Dogan's mental state and found no evidence of impaired judgment.
Viols de Mazan : face à une Gisèle Pelicot déterminée, le seul des accusés à avoir fait appel conteste toujours
France· 2025-10-06
Laurent Layet served as an expert psychiatrist during the trial.
"Ce n'est pas pour moi que je témoigne": du tribunal à la scène, le festival d'Avignon retrouve le procès Pelicot
Monaco· 2025-07-19
Dr. Laurent Layet explains that Lakhdar B. suffers from psychotic disorders.
Jugé pour avoir tenté de tuer des policiers à Cannes, il se croyait persécuté par un "djinn"Monaco· 2025-03-14
Dr. Laurent Layet is a forensic psychiatrist who interviewed Dominique Pelicot and noted concerning behavior.
Dominique Pelicot: French sex criminal who plotted wife's mass rape may have assaulted daughter too
India· 2025-02-09
Dr. Laurent Layet is a forensic psychiatrist who interviewed Dominique Pelicot for the police.
Gisele Pelicot’s daughter Caroline Darian believes she was probably raped by Dominique Pelicot
Australia· 2025-02-09