Major update in deaths of British couple in France after police reveal cause

Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were in their 60s, were discovered on Thursday afternoon / Detectives fear a British couple found dead at their home in France could have been murdered by 'criminals from the United Kingdom'.The disturbing theory was suggested on Friday after the lifeless bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were in their 60s, were discovered on Thursday afternoon in Les Pesqui?s, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue.
Andrew and Dawn Searle’s bodies were found near their home (Picture: Police)

French police have revealed the causes of death for Netflix actor Callum Kerr’s mother and her husband who died in France.

British expats Dawn and Andrew Searle’s bodies were found at their home in the southwestern village of Les Pesquies, about 50 miles from Toulouse, late last week.

Autopsies for the pair were carried out on Monday and revealed Dawn died from ‘several’ blows to the head from a blunt and sharp object. Andrew’s death has been confirmed as from hanging.

It comes after multiple theories about their deaths, including a ‘gangland’ hit, were ruled out.

French police technicians have been examining devices belonging to the couple as part of the investigation.

A phone belonging to Andrew – a former financial investigator involved in the fight against organised crime – is proving ‘particularly helpful,’ said an unnamed source.

‘There is a mine of information, and recent calls made by Mr Searle are providing vital clues,’ they said.

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