A servant later alleged that, upon entering the duke's room to announce to him the death of his wife, he found him washing his hands, and claimed that this was done to remove blood. A small blood stain was found inside a washing basin, and it was documented that Choiseul-Praslin's body displayed bitemarks and scratches.
A servant later claimed that, upon entering the duke's room to inform him of his wife's passing, he discovered the duke washing his hands, and alleged that this was done to eliminate blood. A tiny blood stain was found in a basin, and it was documented that Choiseul-Praslin's body showed bite marks and scratches.