Overview

• Karen, a 65-year-old British retiree, was found stabbed to death outside her home in Trémolat, Dordogne, on April 29, 2025.
• An autopsy revealed eight stab wounds, including a fatal injury to the aorta, with investigators noting the deliberate intent behind the attack.
• A 69-year-old woman from the victim’s close circle was placed in custody on May 1, but no motive or additional suspects have been disclosed.
• The homicide investigation is being led by the Bergerac research brigade and the Section de recherches d’Agen, with forensic analysis playing a critical role.
• The case has unsettled the small rural community, highlighting broader concerns about violent crime and public safety in non-urban areas of France.