Paris murder suspect will be extradited tomorrow

The suspect in the murder of a 19-year-old student in Paris in September will be handed over to French authorities tomorrow.

The 22-year-old was arrested at Geneva train station on September 24th. He initially opposed extradition, but now his lawyer says he accepts being sent back to France. 

The murder of Philippine, who was studying at Paris-Dauphine University in the western part of the city made headlines and triggered protests.

The suspect already has a rape conviction and was released from prison in June. 

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