French prosecutors have confirmed the causes of death for British couple Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were found deceased in their home in Les Pesquiès, south-west France, on February 6, 2025. Mr. Searle, aged 62, died from hanging, while Mrs. Searle, 56, suffered multiple head injuries. The investigation into their deaths is ongoing.
- British couple found dead in France
- Andrew Searle died from hanging
- Dawn Searle suffered severe head trauma
- Investigation into possible domestic crime ongoing
- Family requests privacy during grieving period
- Couple lived in France for five years
The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were discovered by a neighbor who went to check on them after they missed a planned dog walk. Post-mortem examinations revealed that Mr. Searle had died from hanging, while Mrs. Searle had sustained severe head injuries from blunt and sharp objects. The couple had relocated to France from Scotland and had lived in the Aveyron region for five years.
Investigators have noted that the property appeared to have been superficially searched, and cash was found in their bedroom. A box of jewelry was located nearby, but no weapon or object capable of inflicting the injuries was discovered. Firefighters found Mr. Searle at the back of the house with no visible defensive wounds, indicating a possible lack of struggle.
Authorities are conducting further toxicological tests as part of the investigation. The local police, supported by experts from Toulouse, are working to clarify the circumstances surrounding the couple’s deaths. They are particularly focused on determining whether the incident was a domestic crime followed by suicide or involved a third party.
The tragic deaths of Andrew and Dawn Searle have raised many questions, and the investigation continues to seek clarity on the events leading to their demise. As authorities work diligently, the couple’s family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
