A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, were found dead in their remote French home under mysterious circumstances. While police are investigating all possibilities, including burglary and murder-suicide, the couple's violent deaths have left the small French village of Les Pesquies reeling.
A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, were found dead in their remote French home last Thursday, prompting a murder-suicide investigation by French authorities. The 65-year-old retired financial investigator and his 56-year-old wife were discovered by a concerned friend who hadn't seen them out with their dogs. A neighbor reported witnessing Andrew arguing heatedly on the phone the day before their deaths, describing him as agitated and engaged in a violent English-language conversation.
This unsettling incident, coupled with Andrew's reported anger after finding his garage door open, has fueled speculation about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. While police are considering all possibilities, including burglary, the primary theory being investigated is murder-suicide. Prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller confirmed that both Andrew and Dawn died violently and stated that all leads, including murder-suicide, are being seriously considered. Andrew Searle, a former counter-fraud specialist, is said to have moved his family to France a decade ago. He reportedly worked in the 'fight against organized crime and terrorism'.French media reports suggest Andrew was found hanging from a banister with a gag in his mouth, but local officials have yet to confirm these details. However, a local whose friend was a firefighter described the scene as 'horrific'. The couple's son Tom, who lives in India, and daughter Ella, who resides in Portugal, are expected to travel to Les Pesquies in the coming days, along with Dawn's son, Scottish actor Callum Kerr, known for his role in the soap opera Hollyoaks. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time as the investigation continues. A specialist pathologist flew in by helicopter to examine the scene and has reportedly ruled out gunshot and knife wounds. The couple's property has been transformed into an extensive crime scene as police and prosecutors strive to uncover the truth behind this tragic double death
FRANCE DEATHS MURDER-SUICIDE BRITISH COUPLE INVESTIGATION POLICE CRIME SCENE
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