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70-Year-Old Charged in Stabbing Death of Karen Carter

7/23/2026

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A 70-year-old Trémolat woman was charged on 2 July 2026 with killing Karen Carter.
She was detained on 30 April 2025, released, and now under judicial supervision.
An investigating judge opened an inquiry on 7 May 2025, leading to the July 2 indictment.
Carter, 65, was found on 29 April 2025 with eight stab wounds, an autopsy confirming death from blood loss.
Carter had attended a wine-tasting at Café Village Trémolat with mayor Eric Chassagne shortly before the attack.

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Story summary

A 70-year-old Trémolat woman was charged on 2 July 2026 with killing Karen Carter.
She was detained on 30 April 2025, released, and now under judicial supervision.
An investigating judge opened an inquiry on 7 May 2025, leading to the July 2 indictment.
Carter, 65, was found on 29 April 2025 with eight stab wounds, an autopsy confirming death from blood loss.
Carter had attended a wine-tasting at Café Village Trémolat with mayor Eric Chassagne shortly before the attack.