Raphaël Graven, a 46-year-old French content creator known online as Jeanpormanove, died during a livestream on 18 August in his home in Contes, southern France. Initially believed to be a sudden, natural death, emerging details suggest a deeply disturbing series of events leading up to his final broadcast.
Reports from French media allege that Graven endured a 10-day ordeal involving sleep deprivation, forced ingestion of toxic substances, and physical abuse, all streamed live on the platform Kick. These so-called “humiliation streams” reportedly featured acts of violence including slapping, spitting, choking, and objects being thrown at him.
Authorities have launched a full investigation. The public prosecutor’s office in Nice confirmed that an autopsy is underway to determine the precise cause of death. At this stage, no formal accusations have been made, though testimonies are being collected.
One of the most heartbreaking elements of the case is a private message Graven sent to his mother days before his death. In it, he described feeling like a hostage, trapped in a cycle of abuse and degradation. He expressed exhaustion and a desire to escape the controversial streaming content.
Two individuals, Owen Cenazandotti (known online as Naruto) and Safine Hamadi (aka Safine), are under scrutiny for their involvement in the streams. Cenazandotti was the first to announce Graven’s death and had been previously questioned by police in January over similar allegations. A third person, known as Coudoux, is also reportedly linked to the case.
French officials have reacted strongly. Clara Chappaz, Minister for Digital Affairs and AI, condemned the incident as “absolute horror”, citing “mistreatment” and “humiliation”. Sarah El Haïry, France’s High Commissioner for Children, called the case “horrific” and urged parents to monitor their children’s online activity more closely.
Kick, the platform where the abuse was broadcast, expressed sorrow and stated it is reviewing the incident and cooperating with authorities. The company reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing community guidelines meant to protect content creators.
The tragic case has sparked a national conversation in France about online safety, the responsibilities of streaming platforms, and the psychological toll of digital fame.
