Duvalier - Francois and Jean-Claude

Here is a picture of Luc Désir who was chief of Francois Duvalier's Secret Police.

After the fall of Duvalier, Luc Désir was brought to Haitian justice. He was charged for his crimes such as torture and killings and sentenced to life in prison. However, under President Prosper Avril, Luc Désir and 13 other people who had been convicted were given a reduced sentence. And to finish the entire ordeal, when General Raoul Cedras came into power, Luc Desir was released from prison

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Here is a picture of young Jean Claude Duvalier.

In April 1971, Jean Claude became president of Haiti at the age of 19 following the death of his father, Francois Duvalier. At the time, he becoming the world's youngest president

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This is a picture of former Haitian Dictator Francois Duvalier in his shooting range. He is accompanied with his son, Jean Claude Duvalier

Jean Claude Duvalier was born in Port-au-Prince, went to school at Nouveau College Bird and Saint-Louis de Gonzague

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Here is a picture of Francois Duvalier with Daughter, Marie Denise Duvalier.

Not much has been provided in term of information on Marie Denise Duvalier. However, little we know about her is that she is the legitimate daughter of former Haitian dictator Francois Duvalier and the older sister of former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier.

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The historic appearance in Court by Jean Claude Duvalier. This took place on February 28, 2013 in Port-au-Prince. Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier accused for corruption and human rights abuses came to court for the first time.

During the Court procedure, the 61-year-old Duvalier said when asked about his role as head of state from 1971 to 1986. He responded: "Under my authority, children could go to school, there was no insecurity."

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This is one of the most historic moment in the history of Haiti. Former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier came to court to answer the accusations for the abuses taken place under his government.

Several alleged victims were present in the courtroom. Many of them expressed satisfaction that Duvalier had finally appeared to answer to his acts.

One of his victims, Alix Fils-Aime, said:
"He will have to face history in court, just like other dictators around the world are facing,"

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Jean Claude Duvalier who had boycotted three previous court hearings, finally came to court in Port-au-Prince on February 28, 2013. In front of a panel of three judges in a packed and courtroom, Duvalier was asked by the judges about several cases of detention of political prisoners. As the process was going on inside the courtroom, hundreds of Duvalier supporters some dancing and chanting in favor of the former dictator

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Here is a picture of some of the most influential personalities during the government of Jean Claude Duvalier.

Toward the end of his presidency, he made major changes replacing some of the most reputable members of his Ministerial cabinet.

Col. Gregoire Figero was named to replace Col. Albert Pierre as national police chief. Also were removed, Jean-Marie Chanoine, Frantz Merceron, Theodore Achille, Jean-Robert Estime,

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Here is a picture of Jean-Claude Duvalier and Michele Bennett during the visit in Haiti of Pope John Paul 2. This was the visit where the Pope pronounced the famous message: "Il faout que les choses change"

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This is a picture of former Haitian president Francois Duvalier after his death.. Standing right in front of him is his son Jean Claude Duvalier. After his death, Jean Claude Duvalier continued his legacy and dictatorship

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