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Elderly Woman Charged in Murder of British Expat in Rural France

70-year-old woman charged with murder of British expat Karen Carter, stabbed outside her home in Trémolat, France.

July 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Trémolat, France — A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of British expatriate Karen Carter, who was found with multiple stab wounds outside her home in Trémolat, France, in April last year.

The incident occurred on April 15, 2022, when Carter, a long-term resident of the rural Dordogne region, was discovered by neighbors in critical condition. Despite immediate medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries.

Local authorities arrested the suspect shortly after the incident. The woman, whose identity hasn’t been disclosed to the public, has been formally charged with murder. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.

The case has drawn significant attention in both the UK and France, with British consular officials providing support to Carter’s family. French law enforcement has emphasized the rarity of such violent crimes in the typically tranquil region.

Further details about the investigation and upcoming court proceedings are expected to be released by French judicial authorities.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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