Jean Pormanove, “JP” for those who knew him online, died in his sleep, during the night of August 17 to 18. While participating in a live with other streamers, the one whose real name was Raphaël Graven, was found dead in his bed.
A death that arouses strong reactions, even in the political class
The death of Jean Pormanove, 46, aroused strong reactions from Internet users. Many have denounced the degrading treatments suffered by the streamer.
Sarah El Haïry, Haute-Commissioner for Children, also denounced on X the responsibility of platforms in the face of violent content. She invites parents to remain vigilant.
Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate to Digital, spoke on her side of an “absolute horror”, confirming that he had seized the Arch, reported the case on Pharos and challenged the Kick platform, believing that these drifts could “lead to the worst“.
Lives that grow at worst, “for the show”
Indeed, videos and other directs featured Jean Pormanove victim of physical and psychological violence inflicted by other streamers, Naruto and Safine. The latter have already implicated for “violence on vulnerable people“Despite their denial, a preliminary investigation had been opened in early 2025, according to information from Mediapart.
In addition, the death of the streamer occurs precisely after several days of extreme challenges including sleep deprivation and ingestion of potentially harmful substances.
According to the Nice prosecutor’s office, the body was in a streaming room, without immediate suspicious sign. An autopsy is underway to determine the exact causes of death.
The show of humiliation: a disturbing phenomenon
Beyond the drama itself, it is this context that questions: hours of live when Pormanove was filmed, insulted, humiliated and encouraged to ingest dangerous substances. “”Contents often presented as humor or self -mockery, but which are above all a real humiliation spectacle “ According to Amélie Boukhobza, psychologist.
The investigation will say what has happened, we cannot advance anything for the moment. But one thing is certain: he should never have died before our eyes. Why does such a spectacle attract such a large audience?
“C‘is both sad and terrible, but it is the voyeuristic penchant of the human being. It attracts because it is disturbing, addictive, transgressive … as we see in all these reality TV, it is of the same order. It gives the illusion to enter into the intimate of people and the human loves it! And because when everything is filmed, you always have to go further to hold attention. We don’t necessarily click on someone sleeping. But on someone we mistreat, yes. And it doesn’t stop there. We look, we comment, we share ” she analyzes.
Consent, freedom and collective responsibility: how far can we go?
Is the debate on consent central: to say “yes” in a context of pressure or dependence a real choice? Accepting humiliation to continue to exist in the eyes of the public still fall from freedom?
“”This drama illustrates the infernal spiral of so-called social networks, where you are ready to do anything to make the buzz, even if it means leaving your dignity there … and sometimes your life“Add our expert.
So should these platforms be prohibited? Condemn them for breach of their moderation obligation? For our expert, this tragic death invites you to a deep reflection. Not only on platforms, but on our own eyes, “sur what we look at, what we endorse and what we decide to let do by diverting our eyes“.
“The question may not only be” prohibiting this type of content, but understanding why we tolerate and food this show of humiliation “ concludes Amélie Boukhobza.