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Jean-Charles-Alphonse Avinain

Jean-Charles-Alphonse Avinain

1798–1867

Nationality
France
Occupation
serial killer

Jean-Charles-Alphonse Avinain dit Davinain (14 October 1798 – 28 November 1867), known as "The Terror of Gonesse" and "The Butcher of Clichy-la-Garenne", was a French criminal and murderer, found guilty of murdering two people.

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Jean-Charles-Alphonse Avinain dit Davinain (14 October 1798 – 28 November 1867), known as "The Terror of Gonesse" and "The Butcher of Clichy-la-Garenne", was a French criminal and murderer, found guilty of murdering two people. He became known for his quote: "Gentlemen, never confess! Never admit!"

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