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British-South African Woman Murdered in French Wine Country

12/25/2025

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Story summary

Karen Carter, a 65-year-old British-South African, was murdered on April 29 in Trémolat, France, and found outside the gites Les Chouettes with stab wounds.
She attended a wine tasting shortly before death.
Jean-François Guerrier, a businessman and alleged romantic partner, discovered Carter and was questioned—he was not deemed a suspect.
Police continue the investigation and appeal for witnesses.

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Story summary

Karen Carter, a 65-year-old British-South African, was murdered on April 29 in Trémolat, France, and found outside the gites Les Chouettes with stab wounds.
She attended a wine tasting shortly before death.
Jean-François Guerrier, a businessman and alleged romantic partner, discovered Carter and was questioned—he was not deemed a suspect.
Police continue the investigation and appeal for witnesses.