French authorities have arrested two men in connection with the discovery of four bodies in the Seine River near Choisy-le-Roi, a suburb of Paris. The initial arrest occurred on August 20, 2025, when a 24-year-old Algerian man was taken into custody and placed under a 96-hour police detention for multiple murders. This suspect, described as homeless and of North African descent, was identified through geolocation and surveillance footage. Prosecutors have opened two investigations for voluntary homicide. The victims include three men of African descent and one of North African descent, with at least two showing signs of violence. The main suspect has been formally charged with four murders and was presented before the Créteil judicial court. Investigators are exploring the possibility that the killings are linked to homophobic motives, as one victim was identified as a gay man. The second suspect was also placed under police custody, though the relationship between the two men remains unclear. The investigation continues to focus on a riverside squat near the Seine and is searching for potential additional victims. The case has drawn attention due to the nature of the crimes and the profile of the suspects and victims.