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Christine and Léa Papin
Christine Papin (8 March 1905 – 18 May 1937) and Léa Papin (15 September 1911 – either 1982 or 2001) were two French sisters who, as live-in maids, were convicted of murdering their employer's wife and daughter in Le Mans on February 2, 1933.
The murder had a significant influence on French intellectuals such as Jean Genet, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Jacques Lacan, and was considered symbolic of class struggle. The case formed the basis of publications, plays, and films, as well as essays, spoken word, songs, and artwork.
Christine and Léa Papin were born in Le Mans to Clémence Derré and Gustave Papin. While Clémence was dating Gustave, it was rumored that she was having an affair with her employer. However, after she became pregnant, Gustave married her in October 1901. Five months later, her first daughter, Émilia, was born.
Suspecting that Clémence was still having an affair with her employer, Gustave found a new job in another city and announced that the family would move. Clémence declared that she would rather take her own life than leave Le Mans. The marriage deteriorated. Gustave began to drink heavily.
Christine was born on March 8, 1905, but her mother was considered not to be nurturing and deemed unsuitable for motherhood, and soon after her birth Christine was given to her paternal aunt and uncle. She lived happily with them for seven years.
Léa was born on September 15, 1911 and given to her maternal uncle, with whom she remained until he died. In 1912, when eldest sister Émilia was 9 or 10 years old, it was alleged that Gustave had raped her. Clémence, believing that Émilia had seduced her father, sent her to the Bon Pasteur Catholic Orphanage, which was known for its discipline. Soon afterward, Émilia was joined by Christine and Léa, who Clémence intended would remain at the orphanage until age 15, when they could be employed. Clémence and Gustave divorced in 1913.
In 1918, Émilia decided to enter a convent, effectively ending her relations with her family. As far as can be ascertained, she lived out the remainder of her life there. During Christine's time at the orphanage, she also expressed the desire to become a nun. Clémence forbade this, instead placing her in employment. Christine had been trained in various household duties in the orphanage, which eased her into becoming a live-in maid.
Christine was described as a hard worker and a good cook who could be insubordinate at times. Léa was described as quiet, introverted, and obedient, but was considered less intelligent than Christine. Employers were content with their work, but Clémence was not satisfied with their pay and forced them to seek better-paid opportunities. The sisters worked as maids in various Le Mans homes. They preferred to work together whenever possible.
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Christine and Léa Papin
Christine Papin (8 March 1905 – 18 May 1937) and Léa Papin (15 September 1911 – either 1982 or 2001) were two French sisters who, as live-in maids, were convicted of murdering their employer's wife and daughter in Le Mans on February 2, 1933.
The murder had a significant influence on French intellectuals such as Jean Genet, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Jacques Lacan, and was considered symbolic of class struggle. The case formed the basis of publications, plays, and films, as well as essays, spoken word, songs, and artwork.
Christine and Léa Papin were born in Le Mans to Clémence Derré and Gustave Papin. While Clémence was dating Gustave, it was rumored that she was having an affair with her employer. However, after she became pregnant, Gustave married her in October 1901. Five months later, her first daughter, Émilia, was born.
Suspecting that Clémence was still having an affair with her employer, Gustave found a new job in another city and announced that the family would move. Clémence declared that she would rather take her own life than leave Le Mans. The marriage deteriorated. Gustave began to drink heavily.
Christine was born on March 8, 1905, but her mother was considered not to be nurturing and deemed unsuitable for motherhood, and soon after her birth Christine was given to her paternal aunt and uncle. She lived happily with them for seven years.
Léa was born on September 15, 1911 and given to her maternal uncle, with whom she remained until he died. In 1912, when eldest sister Émilia was 9 or 10 years old, it was alleged that Gustave had raped her. Clémence, believing that Émilia had seduced her father, sent her to the Bon Pasteur Catholic Orphanage, which was known for its discipline. Soon afterward, Émilia was joined by Christine and Léa, who Clémence intended would remain at the orphanage until age 15, when they could be employed. Clémence and Gustave divorced in 1913.
In 1918, Émilia decided to enter a convent, effectively ending her relations with her family. As far as can be ascertained, she lived out the remainder of her life there. During Christine's time at the orphanage, she also expressed the desire to become a nun. Clémence forbade this, instead placing her in employment. Christine had been trained in various household duties in the orphanage, which eased her into becoming a live-in maid.
Christine was described as a hard worker and a good cook who could be insubordinate at times. Léa was described as quiet, introverted, and obedient, but was considered less intelligent than Christine. Employers were content with their work, but Clémence was not satisfied with their pay and forced them to seek better-paid opportunities. The sisters worked as maids in various Le Mans homes. They preferred to work together whenever possible.
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