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French Village Murder: Killer Still at Large 8 Months Later
8 Dec
Summary
- Murder victim Karen Carter was stabbed eight times in a frenzied attack.
- Investigators suspect an outsider may be responsible for the brutal crime.
- The victim was having an affair and planned to divorce her husband.

In the quiet French village of Trémolat, the brutal murder of 65-year-old Karen Carter eight months ago continues to haunt the community. The investigation into her stabbing death, which occurred moments after she arrived home, has yielded no arrests, with police recently re-appealing for crucial witness testimonies. Investigators are increasingly leaning towards the theory that an outsider may be responsible, as local forensic samples have not matched evidence from the crime scene.
Adding complexity to the case, it has emerged that Karen Carter was having an affair with a local retired businessman and was planning to divorce her husband, who lives in South Africa. This revelation has complicated the investigation, with police questioning locals about their relationships with Carter. New details suggest the attack occurred after she entered her home and returned to her car to retrieve her puppy, raising questions about the perpetrator's actions.
Despite extensive questioning of locals, including expat friends and workmen, and the brief arrest of a neighbor, no direct evidence has emerged. The investigation remains open, with the community anxiously awaiting answers. Karen's widower expressed shock at discovering her affair and hopes for progress, while friends remember her as a vibrant woman whose life was tragically cut short.




