Overview

• Ginette Boselli, 84, was found dead after a fire destroyed the Château de la Corderie in Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye.
• The Bordeaux prosecutor said an inquiry was opened for criminal destruction by fire causing death, and investigators favor the criminal hypothesis.
• The Section de recherche of the Bordeaux gendarmerie is leading the investigation, and no suspects or definitive cause have been made public.
• Authorities are examining whether the blaze is linked to a recent wave of burglaries that has targeted shops and services in the town.
• The municipality announced a silent march on Sunday to honor the victim and plans to install surveillance cameras as residents voice shock and concern.