daughter of Dominique Pelicot, the Frenchman convicted of orchestrating the prolonged drugging and rape of his ex-wife by dozens of men, has expressed her desire to see him spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Caroline Darian, breaking her silence for the first time since her father’s trial and conviction, described him as a “sexual pervert” and a dangerous individual who should never be allowed freedom.

Speaking to the BBC for its program “Pelicot Trial: The Daughter’s Story,” set to air on Monday, Darian was unflinching in her condemnation. “He should die in prison,” she declared, adding that his actions had left a dark legacy for their family and brought immense suffering to his victims.

Horrific Crimes Spanning Over a Decade

Dominique Pelicot, 72, was convicted last month by a court in Avignon, southern France, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The trial, which spanned three months, unveiled a disturbing web of abuse.

Pelicot was found guilty of drugging and repeatedly raping his ex-wife, Gisele Pelicot, while soliciting dozens of men to commit the same heinous acts over more than a decade.

Prosecutors revealed that Pelicot would lure men through online forums, where he advertised his ex-wife as a willing participant, even as she lay unconscious, unable to consent or resist.

Investigators uncovered a meticulously kept journal detailing the abuse, alongside photographs and videos that served as chilling evidence.

Some 50 co-defendants, accused of participating in the assaults, were also convicted. They received sentences ranging from three to 15 years, depending on their level of involvement.

The court labeled the crimes as “systematic dehumanization” of the victim, who endured unimaginable trauma.

A Daughter’s Heartbreak and Anger

Darian’s interview sheds light on the deeply personal toll of Pelicot’s crimes on his family. She recounted her childhood experiences, hinting at her father’s troubling behavior long before his arrest.

“He was always a sexual pervert,” she said, acknowledging that his predatory tendencies had left scars on those closest to him.

While much of the trial focused on the harrowing details of Gisele Pelicot’s victimization, Darian’s statements underscore the broader impact on their family.

She described a father who was not only abusive but manipulative, a man who concealed his depravity behind a facade of normalcy.

A Trial That Shocked France

The public trial captivated France, sparking national outrage and raising questions about the safeguards for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Activists called for stricter measures to identify and prevent such prolonged abuse, as well as stronger support systems for survivors.

The courtroom provided Gisele Pelicot a platform to confront her tormentors, a moment she described as cathartic despite the years of suffering. Her testimony, delivered with remarkable strength, was pivotal in securing the convictions.

As Dominique Pelicot begins his prison term, his daughter’s call for justice echoes the sentiments of many who followed the case. “He is a dangerous man,” Darian emphasized, her voice resolute. “Men like him should never walk free again.”

The full interview with Darian is expected to delve deeper into her family’s ordeal, offering a sobering reflection on one of the most harrowing cases of abuse in recent French history.