Couple in Their 70s Killed in Rural Vosges, Suspect Arrested

A murder investigation is underway after two septuagenarians were fatally attacked with stones near their home in Xertigny, with authorities still seeking answers about the suspect's identity and motive.

The victims, a couple in their 70s, were found dead on March 31, 2025, near their residence in Xertigny, Vosges, after a violent attack with stones.
Bloodied stones were discovered near the bodies, and emergency responders were unable to revive the victims.
A suspect has been arrested, but they are not known locally, and it remains unclear how they arrived in the sparsely populated area.
The Épinal prosecutor's office has opened a murder investigation, with the gendarmerie leading the inquiry.
The killings have left the small rural community shaken, raising concerns about safety in isolated regions.