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Read our Privacy notice The sudden death of a British couple at their home in the south of France has left the town “completely devastated and traumatised” Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr a married British couple aged in their 60s were found dead at their home address in the hamlet of Les Pesquies in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in the early afternoon of February 6 by a neighbour who used to go on walks with them A local woman and acquaintance of the couple described them as “exceptional people” who were well-known and loved in the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue where they had been living for about a decade People here are disgusted - especially knowing they (Dawn and Andrew) were a mother and a father She told the PA news agency: “We are devastated The woman explained that the British couple used to prepare a meal for all their neighbours once a year adding that the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue was usually “very quiet” “People here are disgusted – especially knowing they (Dawn and Andrew) were a mother and a father The woman added that the national police and the army appeared to “be hard at work” as she described a heavy presence in the area around Les Pesquies Neither the prosecutor in charge of the case nor the police had yet confirmed whether the case was being investigated as a murder It is understood Ms Kerr and Mr Searle were the mother and stepfather of actor and musician Callum Kerr, who played Pc George Kiss in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, and appeared in Netflix’s Virgin River, according to a statement published on Mr Kerr’s social media accounts on February 8. No family member is available for media interviews or comments. We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period The statement read: “At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (nee Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle. “No family member is available for media interviews or comments. “We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period. There is no evidence so far that a third party was involved in the deaths of Britons Dawn Kerr and Andrew Searle The British couple were found dead at their home in the south-west of France on February 6 leading to intense media speculation on both sides of the Channel A neighbour found the body of Dawn Kerr, 56, lying partially undressed outside the couple’s home while walking his dog in Pesquiés in the commune of Villefranche-de-Rouergue She had received several blows to the skull with a heavy was found hanged from a radiator inside the house Montpellier procureur Fabrice Belargent who took over the investigation on February 14 after an initial investigation by the Rodez procureur told The Connexion on April 3 that there is “no evidence so far that a third party was involved in their deaths” Other media outlets - including the BBC - have reports corroborating this albeit with several suggesting that the deaths are being treated as a ‘murder-suicide’ The procureur’s office did not say that this is the case The couple were reportedly well integrated into the local British community of Villefranche-de-Rouergue attending local parties and lunches and regularly walking their dog with neighbours Their deaths shocked the local community and gave rise to significant media speculation who is known for the Netflix drama Virgin River A psychological support group has been put in place to help local residents manage the trauma of the deaths Police are reported to be concentrating on people likely to wish direct ill of Karen Carter who was fatally stabbed on April 29 Teaching staff may soon be able to search students’ belongings Peter AllenPublished: Invalid Date COPS believe the killer of a British couple found dead at their home in rural France were caught on camera before the murder The bodies of Andrew, 62, and Dawn Searle, 56, were discovered in Les Pesquiès, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue Andrew was a former financial investigator involved in the battle against organised crime - sparking fears that gangsters arranged a professional hit late at night and disappeared unseen Despite its rural location, the hamlet is surrounded by police and road video surveillance cameras that operate 24 hours a day There are also private security cameras belonging to neighbours of the Searles who often leave their properties empty An investigating source said: "It would be absolutely impossible to get in or out without being filmed Specialist officers have already started examining days of footage in a radius of at least five-miles around the suspected murder scene. Gendarmes are also making house-to-house enquiries and collecting all footage available. "Criminals can take all kind of precautions to disguise their activities, but cameras are everywhere," the source said. Initial examinations of the bodies showed no knife or bullet wounds - and no weapons were found at the scene But Dawn - whose son is former Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr - is said to have been found with a head injury surrounded by scattered jewellery Callum, who lives in Nashville with his fiance, rose to fame as PC George Kiss in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks and also starred in Netflix's Virgin River The 30-year-old actor-turned-singer released his new track Cold Beer Cold on Friday - just hours after his mum’s death He had previously shared a joyous photo from his mother's wedding to Andrew in September 2023 Callum wrote: "Not many people can say they walked their own mother down the aisle "Congrats to Dawn and Andy on their wonderful wedding day and here's to a tremendous life together for the happy couple." He has not spoken publicly about the couple's deaths the Searles' home remained sealed off by investigators - with detectives seen combing the outdoor pool Jean-Sébastien Orcibal, the mayor of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, said the "deaths were clearly a homicide" and not a "burglary gone wrong," as had been speculated earlier He said a neighbour had found the bodies at around 12.20pm on Thursday after they didn't arrive for a dog walk as planned Shocking details emerged about the couple's deaths in French media - with reports claiming that Mr Searle could have been tortured with judicial police and gendarmes supporting him Rigot-Muller said: "Both died a violent death - all leads are being examined." A forensic doctor working for the judicial authorities in Montpellier arrived at the site by helicopter on Thursday - and is likely to release autopsy results on Monday Dawn and Andrew had moved to France from Scotland a decade ago after Andrew retired which is situated well away from other buildings in the hamlet Andrew had spent his working career involved in the "fight against organised crime and terrorism" according to a French investigating source They said: "A criminal enquiry has been launched and the fear is that the couple were murdered "They were very fit, and very popular locally, but there is a theory that they were being pursued by criminals from the United Kingdom "It may well be that gangsters with a score to settle are behind these killings." Andrew's LinkedIn professional profile said he was: "Responsible for all Anti-Financial Crime matters in the UK & Europe function - providing an investigation service for the Group." This included taking on major money-laundering syndicates in countries where sanctions have been imposed, such as Russia worked in the financial crime assurance arm of Barclay’s Bank in Edinburgh which is also based in the Scottish capital he and Dawn moved to France where they renovated the run-down property that became their beloved home and holiday let and then thick woods which put the house in an isolated position Advertised on the official Aveyron tourist website under the headline "At Andrew and Dawn’s" the online ad read: "2 bedroom apartment (6-8 people) fully furnished and equipped with swimming pool offering plenty of privacy "A beautiful apartment in the beautiful countryside Villefranche-de-Rouergue is in the Aveyron department – the French version of a county A local source said the couple "had numerous friends locally and further afield including in Britain He added: "They both loved the countryside which is situated well away from other buildings in the hamlet." No arrests have been made in connection with their deaths A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the Local Authorities." Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The TimesA British couple in their sixties have been found dead in their house in rural France Their bodies were discovered at lunchtime by a neighbour in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès said police believed they had been killed during a burglary although no lines of inquiry have been ruled out The cause of their deaths has yet to be determined The couple, from England and Scotland, are said to have lived in France for a decade or so and were well-liked in the local community found dead in their rural home in south-west France French police are investigating the deaths of a retired British couple who were found in their renovated rural home in Aveyron were discovered at about 12.30pm on Thursday at their home in the village of Les Pesquiès Dawn Searle was found naked outside the property with a serious head injury and jewellery strewn around her When police arrived they searched the property and discovered Andrew Searle dead inside He was reportedly found hanging with a gag in his mouth Police say no theories are being excluded for the motives of the apparent killings Theories include a burglary gone wrong or a possible domestic dispute The couple married in 2023 and had two children each from previous relationships They had lived in the village for a decade A forensic pathologist was flown in by helicopter to carry out an initial examination of the bodies The results of autopsies were not expected before Monday The public prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller said on Friday: “Both died violent deaths but I cannot establish that either was a homicide Andrew Searle retired in 2015 after a career in financial crime prevention After quitting as a consultant in financial crime assurance at Barclays in Glasgow Searle posted that he was “enjoying life in rural France – renovating!” He previously worked for 21 years at Standard Life where he was responsible for the bank’s anti-crime initiatives across Europe A claim made by MailOnline that police were investigating the possibility that the couple were murdered by UK-based criminals has not been confirmed by the French authorities Searle went to a grammar school in Steyning and graduated from Liverpool John Moores University A spokesperson for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities.” British couple Andrew Searle (62) and Dawn Searle (56) were found dead at their home in Villefranche-de-Rouergue on February 6 Their bodies were discovered by a neighbour passing by at 12:25 with his dog Mrs Searle was found partially undressed outside the home with a box containing jewellery found nearby Mr Searle was found hanging from a rope attached to a radiator with no visible defensive injuries Questions still remain as to the motive and culprit A psychological support group has been set up for British residents and locals affected by the deaths of Andrew and Dawn Searle who were found dead at their home in Aveyron on February 6 The violence of their deaths has left locals in shock and given rise to numerous theories and speculation in the British press linked to Mr Searle’s previous work as an investigator into financial crimes Mrs Searle is the mother of actor Callum Kerr One British resident told The Connexion: “This is a beautiful part of the world but since the killings I have such a horrible feeling when I wake up.” Read more: ‘We're so shocked’: Locals react to mystery deaths of British couple in France To help local residents manage the psychological trauma of the deaths, a support group organised by the mairie of Villefranche-de-Rouergue has been set up at ADAVEM 12 “We are offering free individual support but may put in place group sessions at a later date for people to share their feelings,” ADAVEM 12 director Rémy Sévigné told The Connexion “We have already had around ten people make contact for support We do not specifically offer English language counselling but we will certainly do our best to find a solution.” Local residents who wish to share their feelings on the deaths are invited to contact ADAVEM 12 on 05 65 73 56 00 or visit 1 rue Séguy 12000 RODEZ even if people need help for this years from now “It’s free and available to anyone in the department.” A British couple were found dead at their home in Aveyron in unexplained circumstances on Thursday The bodies of the unnamed British couple - identified as an English man and Scottish woman in their 60s - were found by a neighbour at around 13:00 at their home near Villefranche-de-Rouergue They were reportedly discovered just outside the house which is situated in a wooded area near the hamlet of Les Pesquiés which has a population of just 100 people Investigators reached the couple’s secluded home later in the afternoon with a major police presence of over twenty officers - including members of the PSIG (Gendarmerie surveillance and intervention unit) - establishing a security perimeter and overflying the site with drones however investigators have reportedly ruled out domestic violence.  Local police confirmed to The Connexion that the investigation is underway but were unable to give any details please contact the Gendarmerie of Villefranche-de-Rouergue,” said the police spokesperson adding that the ongoing case was “confidential” The number of the local gendarmerie is 05 65 65 19 40 Investigators initially suspected the couple were killed during a burglary told France 3 that this was unlikely.  "We don't really have any burglaries in our commune," he said "There was no knife found at the scene and it does not look like a burglary." One neighbour contradicted the mayor saying that burglaries were a concern He told media La Dépêche that they are “a real problem in the hamlet” Reports in the UK media claim that the husband had previously worked as a financial investigator in the fight against organised crime and terrorism "The theory is that they were being pursued by criminals from the UK," an investigating source told Mail Online "This is currently the prioritised line of enquiry."  The Gendarmerie of Villefranche-de-Rouergue refused to comment on these claims adding that the case was being managed by the Tribunal Judiciaire de Rodez The couple had reportedly lived in the area for a decade and were well-known to their neighbours “They were great neighbours,” a local resident told La Dépêche “They were appreciated by everyone and integrated into village life Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain The quiet town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue in southern France has been left devastated after the sudden deaths of British couple Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr the couple had lived in the area for nearly a decade and their passing has shaken residents to the core were found at their home in the hamlet of Les Pesquies on 6 February by a neighbour who regularly went on walks with them a friend described them as “exceptional people” who had been deeply involved in the community There aren’t even words for it—we’re traumatised,” she said One of the couple’s long-standing traditions was hosting an annual meal for their neighbours an event that many in the town looked forward to especially in such a close-knit place where everyone knows each other Authorities have yet to confirm whether the case is being treated as suspicious though a strong police and military presence has been reported around Les Pesquies Prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller has not disclosed any further details leaving many wondering what could have happened “Just talking about it makes me cry and shake It’s unbearable,” said the couple’s friend “People here are heartbroken—especially knowing they were parents Dawn Kerr and Andrew Searle were the mother and stepfather of actor Callum Kerr known for his roles in Hollyoaks and Netflix’s Virgin River the family asked for privacy as they grieve “Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are mourning their mother while Tom and Ella Searle grieve their father mourning the loss of two beloved members of their community Find more news about France Find more Uk news Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish COPS probing the deaths of a Scots couple who were found dead at their French holiday home believe the husband killed his wife during a botched staged burglary south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue on Thursday Local detectives initially thought the expat couple were victims of a bungled burglary – but a string of new theories later emerged Cops confirmed that their "deaths were clearly a homicide" And one theory suggested Andrew’s past life as a top financial investigator hunting down UK crimelords could have made him a target – with claims gangsters may have ordered a professional hit on the couple Shocking details later surfaced about the couple's deaths in French media - with reports claiming that Mr Searle could have been tortured Dawn suffered a head wound and was found near the front door surrounded by scattered jewellery It was believed she had tried to escape her attacker before being bludgeoned to death Mr Searle was discovered hanged inside the home with no apparent injuries sustained due to self-defence. No weapons were found at the scene and no bullet or knife wounds were found in an initial examination of the bodies. One investigator told The Sunday Post: "The Searle house is extremely close to other houses and the noise of screams would have carried "What is very likely is that the victim was killed inside the house with doors and windows shut on a winter's night and then her body dumped in the garden." Nicolas Rigot-Muller, the Rodez prosecutor, is heading up the investigation He revealed the grim theory that "a marital crime followed by suicide" is the most likely scenario The prosecutor added that if an outsider had attacked the pair, it’s likely they’d have screamed for help and neighbours would have overheard Rigot-Muller also suggested Mr Searle may have tried to stage the scene as a botched burglary to throw cops off the trail – before deciding to take his own life Forensic evidence shows no signs of anyone else entering the home or coming into contact with the couple We previously told how Dawn's son is Callum Kerr who is best known for playing PC George Kiss in the Channel 4's Hollyoaks between 2020 and 2021 who is also a country singer based in Nashville with his fiance walked his mother down the aisle when she got married to Andrew in September 2023 Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Two riders die in British Supersport Championship crash after 11-bike pile-up James Frith MP supports Keir Starmer's pledge to get tougher on knife crime Mobile phones belonging to a British couple found dead in France have provided "vital clues" about their deaths 65 - once a financial investigator who fought organised crime - is proving "particularly helpful" were discovered dead at their property in Les Pesquiès and recent calls made by Searle are providing vital clues," an investigating source told reporters Searle and his wife Dawn were discovered dead at their property in Les Pesquiès He said 'I can't speak with you I'm on the phone' and he walked on immediately." Another neighbour saw the couple walking their dogs the day before they were found and said: "He was very agitated he just waved at me and then carried on." The husband was captured on CCTV at a tobacconist in Villefranche-de-Rouergue just before 6pm on Wednesday evening - mere hours before his death The couple were discovered by a neighbour around 12:20pm the following day the local mayor who married the couple two years ago dismissed theories of a burglary gone wrong saying the couple had "too much to live for" Searle had worked extensively with private companies in Edinburgh the Serious Fraud Office and police to combat global criminal syndicates involved in money laundering investigating individuals and groups barred from UK dealings due to terrorist and rogue nation connections Searle reportedly encountered financial difficulties related to his pension The couple had lived in the area for around 10 years after relocating from Scotland French financial documents have also revealed that a rental business he established in Les Pesquiès was forced into liquidation in 2023 the Rodez prosecutor leading the investigation but I cannot yet firmly establish homicide." No arrests have been made in connection with the deaths Pathologists were due to conduct post-mortem examinations on Monday to determine the causes of death The UK Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities." The disturbing deaths in February of two Britons living in France have highlighted differences in how cases of suspected killings are managed here as opposed to across the Channel In the UK – as well as in the US – police investigate a suspected crime often holding press conferences to quell speculation until the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or district/state attorney deems a case can be made with the police taking charge and seeking evidence to bring charges which represents the state if the matter comes to court.  the system is described as ‘inquisitorial’ with the state’s role being to gather all relevant evidence to make an impartial decision as to whether the matter should go to court The local public prosecutor takes charge and usually appoints a judge from the area’s criminal court to preside over the investigation The procureur and judge typically maintain secrecy to protect victims’ privacy to guarantee the presumption of innocence around any suspects and to ensure the integrity of any evidence for example to hear (or read) evidence from alleged victims and witnesses order items to be seized or searches to be made or go to the scene of a presumed crime and organise a reconstruction of events Coroners in the UK and US can release limited details to the media but these do not exist in France where even basic facts are often not immediately publicised it was only known that the deceased couple were British retirees.  boosted by the fact that Ms Kerr’s son is the Hollyoaks and Netflix actor Callum Kerr Speculation was rife: was it a burglary gone wrong Were they killed by a gang in reprisal for Mr Searle’s former role as a financial crimes investigator?  Reports leaned heavily on unofficial sources such as the local mayor outgoing and smiling couple who were heavily involved in local community events police sources reportedly told the UK press that the role of Russian or Albanian agents was “a prioritised line of enquiry” The first official information finally came in the form of a press release from Nicolas Rigot-Muller A neighbour found the body Dawn Kerr lying partially undressed outside the couple’s home on February 6 while walking his dog in Pesquiés who found Mr Searle hanged from a radiator at the back of the house Mrs Kerr was found to have received several blows to the skull with a heavy A box containing jewellery was found nearby but no object or weapon was found that could have caused the injuries.  initially led by the Villefranche de Rouergue research brigade was handed over to the Montpellier criminal section Mr Rigot-Muller confirmed the identity of the victims and the manner in which they were found adding the detail that Mr Searle’s body showed “no defensive injuries” and that the house appeared to have been rudimentarily searched in particular to determine whether the tragedy was the result of a domestic crime followed by suicide or whether it was the work of a third party,” he said The release of this limited information was authorised in response to the mounting speculation around the case under article 11 of the Code de procédure pénale which allows the procurer to make public “objective elements drawn from the proceedings” in order to “prevent the dissemination of incomplete or inaccurate information” The case was then passed on to the Montpellier procureur Fabrice Belargent who confirmed the opening of an investigation for “intentional killings” that nothing should be read into this as to whether a third party was involved in the deaths and I am appointing a presiding judge so the whole crime scene can be clarified,” he told journalists an expression which is more suited to fortune telling than the rigour that must hold sway in this kind of investigation,” he added Mr Belargent's office confirmed to The Connexion on April 3 that there is “no evidence so far that a third party was involved in their deaths” The procureur did not confirm - as was reported in other media (including the BBC) - that the deaths are being treated as a ‘murder-suicide’ his office told French media that "these deductions are totally hasty" as the investigation has not yet reached any such conclusion It is worth noting that suspicious deaths frequently give rise to similar mixed messaging speculation and conspiracy theories in the UK.  One high-profile example of this followed the death of weapons expert Dr David Kelly investigated by the police and touted as a suspicious death by conspiracy theorists Dr Kelly’s death was subsequently confirmed as a suicide by the Hutton Inquiry Locals have reacted with shock to the violent deaths of a British couple found at their home in Aveyron in southern France last Thursday February 6 who have been identified in the press as Dawn and Andrew Searle were discovered by a neighbour at their isolated home in the hamlet of Les Pesquiés near Villefranche-de-Rouergue at around 12:20 He had passed by to walk his dog with them cordoning off the garden and using drones to fly over and search the site the lack of details on precisely what happened to the couple has given rise to speculation and anguish in the local British community Encore une horreur... https://t.co/UmOCUOzTbe Read more: Mystery of British couple found dead at home in south of France “It is inconceivable that they could have been involved in gang violence,” said a local Connexion reader whose name has been withheld on her request. “I knew them. They were a happy couple who went to local lunches and parties and walked their dog.” “I can't think why a couple in their 60s would be killed in such a brutal way,” said the reader, who has lived in the area for 15 years. “This is a beautiful part of the world, so peaceful, but since the killings I have such a horrible feeling when I wake up.” Another reader told The Connexion that he had not noticed any increased police presence in the area since the couple’s deaths. “Their home is a few kilometers out of town. But the police seem to be going on as normal - I have not seen any of them around. “But it has always felt safe here and I have never felt animosity for being English,” said the man whose name has been withheld on his request. A spokesman for the English library of Villefranche-de-Rouergue said that everyone in the area was shocked by the deaths. “We are just waiting for information, there has been none forthcoming. They say there is an autopsy taking place today [in Montpellier on Monday, February 10], so we will see.” The local gendarmerie has repeatedly stressed that all details of the investigation are confidential. Similarly, the UK's Foreign Office has limited its communication on the case to the statement that it is “supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities." The victim’s identities were not publicly released by the authorities, but rather by the media and since confirmed by Mrs Searle’s son, the actor Callum Kerr who is known for his role in Hollyoaks and Netflix series Virgin River. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Callum Kerr (@callum_kerr_1) Initial suggestions that the couple were killed in a “burglary gone wrong” were dismissed by the mayor of Villefranche-de-Rouergue who noted that "no knife was found" at the scene Subsequent media reports drawing on sources close to the investigation claim that Mr Searle was found hanged with a gag in his mouth Mrs Searle was reportedly found laying naked outside with jewellery scattered around her body Further speculation relates to Mr Searle’s former career in financial crime prevention suggesting that the deaths could be related to organised crime and criminal gangs from the UK or Russia The Connexion has asked the French police about these claims - none of which have been officially confirmed Shelagh Fogarty is Leading Britain's Conversation Police investigating the deaths of a British couple at their home in a rural village in France have shared details from the post-mortem examination Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr were found dead at their home address in the hamlet of Les Pesquies in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in the early afternoon of February 6 after Mr Searle did not show up for one of their regular dog walks Detectives say Ms Searle was found at their property in Les Pesquies with "several" injuries to her head while her husband was found hanged with no visible defensive injuries They say they are investigating whether the deaths are the result of a murder-suicide or if a third party was involved Their French villa and its grounds were cordoned off as forensics officers investigated the scene Mr Searle worked with the police and the Serious Fraud Office for the last two decades in the “fight against organised crime and terrorism” Mr Searle is thought to have moved with his family to France a decade ago retiring in 2015 from his job in Scotland in the financial crime assurance arm of Barclaey’s Bank He later conducted “sanction screening” in his later roles involving a check on individuals and groups who might be barred from dealing in the UK because of their links with rogue states This is why investigators believe Mr Searle may have been deliberately killed An investigating source previously said: "A criminal enquiry has been launched and the fear is that the couple were murdered but there is a theory that they were being pursued by criminals from the United Kingdom “This is currently the prioritised line of enquiry because Mr Searle was once involved in the fight against organised crime and terrorism." Read more: Bodies recovered from river in Scotland confirmed as missing sisters Read more: MPs bar to reopen with extra security after spiking claims described them as "exceptional people" who were well-known and loved in the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue She told the PA news agency: "We are devastated when "everyone went to eat at theirs" adding that the town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue was usually "very quiet" "People here are disgusted - especially knowing they (Dawn and Andrew) were a mother and a father It is understood Ms Kerr and Mr Searle were the mother and stepfather of actor and musician Callum Kerr who played Pc George Kiss in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks and appeared in Netflix's Virgin River according to a statement published on Mr Kerr's social media accounts on February 8 Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father "No family member is available for media interviews or comments "We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period "We will provide updates as appropriate." See more More Crime News See more More UK News See more More Topics The bodies of Dawn and Andrew Searle were reportedly discovered on Thursday by a neighbour at their home in the village of Les Pesquies News | UK Friends of a British couple found dead at their home in the south of France have rejected theories that their deaths are a murder-suicide The bodies of Dawn and Andrew Searle were reportedly discovered on Thursday by a neighbour at their home in the village of Les Pesquies, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue. The cause of death of the couple in their 60s is currently unknown but a helicopter criminal investigation technicians and a forensic doctor have been dispatched to the home lying in her pyjamas in the grounds of the country homes and the mother-of-two is believed to have suffered a head wound and was found with her jewellery scattered around her body Gendarmes are understood to have found Mr Searle shortly afterwards hanging inside the home reportedly with a gag stuffed inside his mouth Friends of the couple living close by in France have insisted that the deaths were not a murder-suicide and that their relationship was harmonious are certain this is not a murder-suicide because of financial difficulties or anything like that but they were definitely comfortable and had it good out here They recently went to a family wedding in Goa they went to South America for their honeymoon.” Another British couple who knew the Searles “There was never any suggestion whatsoever of financial or material difficulties – as local business people they always paid us on time.” Louis Theroux to return to interviewing Israeli settlers living in West Bank Persistent and peaceful campaigning by farmers ‘could get change’ Silent Witness and New Tricks creator Nigel McCrery dies Give your new year a boost with these trusted brands and services It is understood the couple had regularly rented out part of their home to people on holiday and had been living at their home in France for 10 years reportedly told French television that the deaths were “clearly a homicide” Mrs Searle was the mother to former Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr who is “grieving the tragic loss” of his mother and has asked for privacy A representative of Scottish-born actor Kerr told the PA news agency: “At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (nee Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father “We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this difficult period Commonwealth & Development Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities.” VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital David Beckham extends olive branch to son Brooklyn amid 'family feud' Published: Invalid Date EIGHT questions have been left unanswered after the deaths of a British couple living in France were found dead last Thursday with cops now probing murder as a possible cause The pair were tragically found at their holiday home in the idyllic hamlet of Les Pesquiès The couple was well-liked in the local area with a neighbour telling a French newspaper: “We knew them They were very much appreciated locally." Speaking from the room in which he married Andrew and Dawn in September 2023 Mayor Jean-Sébastien Orcibal added: “I knew them as well because we were neighbours as I live in Pesquies as well They were very well integrated in the area.” It remains unclear when exactly the pair died. They were found by neighbours around 12.30pm on Thursday - with Andrew's body discovered hanging and Dawn lying outside the front door. A post-mortem found Dawn died from a significant head wound but it is not yet clear how long she received that before the grisly discovery. who was seen buying two lottery tickets and a chocolate bar shortly before 6pm Tragically, Andrew was found hanged from a radiator while Dawn suffered "multiple blows to the head with a blunt and sharp-edged object" Dawn was found with a "severe head wound" and "no visible defensive wounds" No weapons were found at the scene and no bullet or knife wounds were found in an initial examination of the bodies a source close to the investigation told La Depeche du Midi But prosecutors in Rodez haven't revealed the causes of death - which could be key in explaining why they died Prosecutors have an open murder investigation into the deaths and have not ruled out they were killed for "financial motives" Detectives are even reportedly looking into whether gangsters "with a score" to settle could carry out the deaths but I cannot yet firmly establish homicide.” Pals of the couple have rejected the theory that Andrew killed Dawn and then himself in a murder-suicide They say the couple's relationship was harmonious Another Brit who knew the pair said: “Life was good Andrew took an early retirement in 2015 and is believed to have run into money troubles His 21-year career at British banks Standard Life and Barclays included spotting accounting irregularities linked to organised crime groups But he started his own business before it was put into liquidation in 2023 But one pal said they had recently been travelling The friend said: "They were always travelling Fears have been raised of the deaths being a targeted assassination carried out by a "hitman" after Andrew's sensitive financial work His LinkedIn profile revealed the fluent English French and German speaker was responsible for “sanctions screening” to stop money flowing to states like Russia His sensitive work also involved “Intelligence and anti-bribery and Corruption” plus responsibility for all "Anti-Financial Crime matters in the UK & Europe” This would have brought Andrew to the notice of criminal networks working across the globe he worked as a Group Financial Crime Manager following 14 years as an investigations manager “responsible for the Investigation of internal and external fraud” The motive behind their death is unclear with the cause yet not confirmed Cash was found in the couple’s bedroom and their home appeared to have been “roughly searched” despite no jewellery being stolen Dawn was found undressed but had not been the victim of a sexual assault Andrew was seen crying in the nearby town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue in December after he had settled a bill, local sources told The Telegraph It had reportedly taken him over a year to pay a bill of several thousand Euros after he had problems with his UK pension In another phone call just days before he died Andrew appeared "very agitated" and had been “violently arguing in English” while walking through the town told the news site: "Then last Tuesday I’m on the phone’ and looked very worried and walked on immediately "He was someone calm and quiet and nice Detectives have been searching mobile phones belonging to the couple and uncovering “vital clues” about the couple’s final hours Andrew’s mobile device is proving “particularly helpful” after he was spotted making animated calls in previous days An investigating source said: “There is a mine of information and recent calls made by Mr Searle which are providing vital clues.” The Sunday TimesThe father of a former financial crime investigator who was found dead at home with his wife in mysterious circumstances in a remote corner of France has expressed his grief and bafflement over the sudden deaths whose body was found on Thursday with that of his wife said: “We’ve got thousands of questions and very few answers.” which is near his son and daughter-in-law’s home in the tiny hamlet of Les Pesquiès said he wanted time to get the whole family together with neighbours at a loss to explain what happenedLIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES The deaths have left this placid region where crime does not usually get much worse than A SCOTS couple murdered in a remote French holiday home may have been victims of a hitman linked to a rogue state Andrew and Dawn Searle were at first believed to have been killed during a burglary gone wrong at their remote holiday home in south west France But French detectives now believe a more sinister motive may be linked to Mr Searle’s crime-busting career tracking down money laundering crimelords in the UK also had a key role cracking down on sanctions busters linked to rogue states like Russia and probed terrorist money trails He was found dead with partner Dawn on Thursday in their idyllic swimming pooled holiday property in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès while his 56-year-old wife Dawn came from Peebles “They were very fit, and very popular locally, but there is a theory that they were being pursued by criminals from the United Kingdom. “This is currently the prioritised line of enquiry, because Mr Searle was once involved in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.” Financial crime expert Mr Searle worked as a consultant for banking giant Barclays in Glasgow for nine months before his retirement. He worked with cops and Serious Fraud Office against organised crime groups involved in financial crimes like money laundering his LinkedIn professional profile said he was: “Responsible for all Anti-Financial Crime matters in the UK & Europe function - providing an investigation service for the Group.” The profile also revealed the fluent English French and German speaker was responsible for “sanction screening” to stop money flowing to states like Russia His sensitive work also involved “Intelligence and anti-bribery & Corruption” plus responsibility for all Anti-Financial Crime matters in the UK & Europe.” Earlier in his career he worked as Group Financial Crime Manager following 14 years as an investigations manager “responsible for the Investigation of internal and external fraud.” His high-powered roles involved close cooperation with police HMRC costumes chiefs and Foreign Office specialists 2015 to start a new life in a stunning but remote corner of the French countryside His LinkedIn professional profile said: “Enjoying life in rural France - renovating!” The couple spent years refurbishing their run-down property among only a handful of buildings in the forest hamlet And their simply but stylishly furnished “gite” flat within the detached property was eventually advertised on holiday property websites Advertised on the official Aveyron tourist website under the headline “At Andrew and Dawn’s” the online ad read: “2 bedroom apartment (6-8 people) fully furnished and equipped with swimming pool offering plenty of privacy “A beautiful apartment in the beautiful countryside Andrew and Dawn’s bodies were reported to have been found inside the property at around 1pm on Thursday French police immediately threw a large crime scene cordon around the property and have yet to divulge the cause of death Police and prosecutors have not officially released the name of the Searles but at least three neighbours have confirmed they were the victims One said: “Andy and Dawn were lovely – hearing about this is extremely distressing What has happened has caused a lot of fear.” said said the bungled burglary theory was extremely unlikely yesterday He said: “We do not really have burglaries in our town Local prosecutors have launched a criminal enquiry with judicial police and gendarmes are supporting them The house and its grounds remained cordoned off on Friday with forensics officers examining the entire property Drones could also be seen circling overhead while house-to-house enquiries being carried out by gendarmes Villefranche-de-Rouergue is in the Aveyron department – the French version of a county - which is home to many British expats and holiday home owners from the UK Another local source said the Searles “had numerous friends locally and further afield including in Britain He added: “They both loved the countryside which is situated well away from other buildings in the hamlet.’ newspaper The Villefranchois said yesterday: “The theory of a family drama that would involve an argument causing the death of one of the spouses followed by a suicide now seems unlikely the hypothesis of a burglary gone wrong no longer seems to be favored at present “What is certain is that the past of this British couple in their sixties who have been living for 10 years in this piece of countryside where they had opened a gîte is a lead now explored by investigators especially since Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn could have found refuge in Pesquiès to get away from potential threats Andrew Searle could have worked in the United Kingdom on sensitive files consisting of leading a financial hunt in the field of the fight against organized crime and terrorism “A professional activity in which one does not necessarily make friends and which could have turned into a settling of scores.” Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here French prosecutors said the circumstances surrounding the couple’s death remained unclear News | World French police have confirmed how a British couple died just days after their bodies were found in their rural home in south-west France were found dead at 12.20pm on Thursday by a neighbour in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès Post-mortem results have now revealed Mrs Searle suffered "multiple blows to the head with a blunt and sharp-edged object" Mrs Searle’s body showed no signs of sexual assault and Mr Searle’s body was found “without any trace of defensive injuries” French prosecutors have released an updated statement on the case but said the circumstances surrounding the couple’s deaths remained unclear The statement said: “The investigation is ongoing particularly to determine whether the tragedy resulted from a domestic crime followed by suicide or involved a third party.” said a jewellery box was found near to Mrs Searle’s body The statement added the property “appeared to have been searched superficially" and cash was found in the couple's bedroom before relocating to France about 10 years ago showed Mr Searle entering a tobacconist in a nearby town on the Wednesday evening before his death He was seen buying a chocolate bar and two three-euro lottery tickets Mrs Searle was the mother of former actor and model Callum Kerr and grew up in Eyemouth in the Scottish borders Deaths of Hollyoaks star’s mum and stepdad treated as murder-suicide Trump’s tariffs will ‘clearly have economic impact’ in UK – Starmer US tourist arrested for sailing to remote island & giving Coke can to isolated tribe How Guerrilla.Co is tackling road-runoff pollution in the UK Mr Kerr played PC George Kiss in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks He also appeared in Netflix’s Virgin River and drama Flowers In The Attic: The Origin Following the news of his mother’s death, a representative of the Scottish-born said: “At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (nee Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father A BRITISH couple were found dead in their remote home in south west France after a possible burglary gone wrong One of their neighbours in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue found the two bodies early on Thursday afternoon While the couple’s identities are yet to be released by French authorities investigators believe the secluded property It is believed they were in their 60s, and originally from England and Scotland An investigating source said: "It is feared that it might have been a burglary gone wrong The couple had relocated to the quiet village around 10 years ago, part of a tight-knit expat community of British retirees and second-home owners. Known for their sociable nature, the couple was “extremely popular” with locals and often hosted dinner parties. The insider said: "They had numerous friends locally and further afield including in Britain, and often organised dinner parties." police had cordoned off the house and its grounds as forensic officers scoured the area A helicopter carrying senior detectives was seen landing nearby Gendarmes conducted house-to-house inquiries as part of the ongoing investigation with local prosecutors reportedly "not ruling out any theory" in the deaths Commonwealth and Development Office for more information A spokesperson for the Foreign Office previously told MailOnline: "We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the Local Authorities." For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun Nick Ferrari At Breakfast is Leading Britain's Conversation Investigators are still looking into the deaths of the British couple whose bodies were found in an 'isolated' French villa - as they suspect it could have been a murder-suicide The bodies of Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn were discovered by a neighbour in Les Pesquiès Details of the terrible scenes leading up to the murders emerged on Friday as it was revealed Mrs Searle was found naked outside the house with jewellery scattered around her it is understood that Mr Searle could have been 'tortured' before his death Investigators initially thought it might have been a burglary gone wrong but are now considering if it might have been a murder-suicide When the local prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller was asked if the deaths could be a murder-suicide he replied: "It's being considered." Read more: Revenge of the president: Donald Trump tells Joe Biden he's fired as he removes security clearance It has also been revealed that former Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr is the son of Mrs Searle, also known as Dawn Kerr. He has said he is "grieving the tragic loss" of his mother. He shared a message on Instagram on Saturday, asking people to respect his and his family's privacy as they grieve. A source investigating the matter said it was initially feared their deaths “might have been a burglary gone wrong” Officials later warned the pair may be murder victims retiring in 2015 from his job in Scotland in the financial crime assurance arm of Barclay’s Bank Read more: Young couple face years in jail after £20m drug smuggling plot collapses following arrest in Ibiza nightclub Read more: British couple found dead inside 'isolated' French villa in 'feared burglary gone wrong' An investigating source said: "A criminal enquiry has been launched and the fear is that the couple were murdered At least three neighbours have confirmed Mr and Mrs Searles were the victims as police withheld their identities One said: "Andy and Dawn were lovely – hearing about this is extremely distressing What has happened has caused a lot of fear." Their French villa and its grounds were cordoned off as forensics officers investigated the scene on Thursday A helicopter landed in a nearby field while drones circled above It is believed that the Searles were murdered inside their detached property which has a two-bedroom flat they frequently rented out It has a swimming pool and lies by thick woods which leave it in an isolated position away from the middle of the hamlet While it was initially feared that the owners were victims of an apparent burglary gone wrong other officials have suggested other motives said: "We do not really have burglaries in our town and especially not violent burglaries." Local prosecutors have launched a judicial enquiry and have “not ruled out any theory” See more Latest News See more World News Foreign News ReporterPublished: Invalid Date HOLLYOAKS star Callum Kerr has broken his silence after his mum and stepdad were tragically found dead in their France home The bodies of Andrew, 62, and Dawn Searle, 56, were discovered in Les Pesquiès, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue Dawn's son, Callum, is best known for playing PC George Kiss in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks between 2020 and 2021 Callum also starred in Netflix's Virgin River - playing young Everett Now the "grieving" son has broken his silence on his beloved mum and stepdad's death and released a statement on behalf of him his sister Amanda and Andrew's children Tom and Ella The heartbreaking statement on Instagram reads: "At this time "We will provide updates as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding." Callum, who is also a country singer based in Nashville with his fiance, walked his mother down the aisle when she married Andrew in September 2023. The 30-year-old has over 135,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and released his new track Cold Beer Cold on Friday just hours after his mum’s death. But new information from the investigation into the couple's deaths revealed that they may have been targeted by hitmen with Andrew being a former organised crime investigator Reports also emerged claiming that Andrew may have been tortured before his tragic death Dawn had suffered a head wound and was found near the front door surrounded by scattered jewellery The autopsies are expected to take place on Monday as the couple's home continues to be searched for clues Regional prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller - in charge of the investigation - said: "Both died a violent death - all leads are being examined." The retired grandad played a key role in cracking down on money laundering crimelords and sanctions busters linked to rogue states like Russia He also probed terrorist money trails before moving to France from Scotland a decade ago following his retirement Financial crime expert Mr Searle worked as a consultant for banking giant Barclays for nine months before his retirement But prior to that he worked for more than 21 years for the Standard Life insurance company as UK & Europe Financial Crime Manager His LinkedIn professional profile said he was: “Responsible for all Anti-Financial Crime matters in the UK & Europe function - providing an investigation service for the Group.” Andrew had a long career of "fighting against organised crime and terrorism," a French investigating source revealed They added: "A criminal enquiry has been launched and the fear is that the couple were murdered Despite its rural location, the hamlet is surrounded by police and road video surveillance cameras that operate 24 hours a day "The likelihood is that a car was used but even if someone managed to get across the countryside on foot they were definitely caught on camera at some point." Specialist officers have already started examining days of footage in a radius of at least five-miles around the suspected murder scene Gendarmes are also making house-to-house enquiries and collecting all footage available "Criminals can take all kind of precautions to disguise their activities but cameras are everywhere," the source said "We’re not dealing with open countryside - Villefranche-de-Rouergue is a well policed municipality and cameras play a huge part in the fight against crime." Andrew and Dawn moved to rural France where they renovated the run-down property that became their beloved home and holiday let the couple were much loved in the area popular with British expats and had a busy social life The source said: "They had numerous friends locally and further afield including in Britain No arrests have been made in connection to their deaths who appeared “smiley” and positive before her death according to one friend had booked chimney sweep appointments for April She has spoken with a worker at a fireplace store in a nearby village days before her death The worker said: “Dawn said she felt a little sick Police continue to investigate whether the deaths are the result of a murder-suicide or if a third party was involved Friends of the family have rejected the possibility of a murder-suicide but they were definitely comfortable and had it good out here.” retiring in 2015 from his job in Scotland in the financial crime assurance arm of Barclays Bank It is understood the couple were the mother and stepfather of actor and musician Callum Kerr Former Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr is “grieving the tragic loss” of his mother and her partner after the British couple were found dead in their home in south-west France A representative of Scottish-born actor Kerr told the PA news agency: “At this time Kerr is known for his role as Pc George Kiss in Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as well as appearing in Netflix’s Virgin River and drama Flowers In The Attic: The Origin He has also released a number of country songs including a new single this week titled Cold Beer Cold Kerr donned a tartan kilt as he walked his mother down the aisle for her wedding to Mr Searle Alongside a photo of them walking arm-in-arm posted to Instagram he wrote: “Not many people can say they walked their own mother down the aisle “Congrats to Dawn and Andy on their wonderful wedding day and here’s to a tremendous life together for the happy couple.” Commonwealth & Development Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities.” Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn were discovered by a neighbor in Les Pesquiès Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Open in NewsBreak|Sign inChoose your location The actor's mother and stepfather died under unclear circumstances though the mayor stated it was "clearly a homicide." by a neighbour in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès The police are conducting further investigations to determine the circumstances that led to their tragic demise As for now, post-mortem examinations have revealed that Andrew, 62, passed away from hanging, while Dawn, 56, died from head injuries caused by both blunt and sharp objects. The couple's bodies were discovered around 12:20 p.m. on February 6 after a neighbor went to check on them when they missed a scheduled dog walk The mayor of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Jean-Sébastien Orcibal, told media houses that the cause of death remains unclear. However, he noted that the deaths were "clearly a homicide." On the other hand, Nicolas Rigot-Muller, the region’s public prosecutor, confirmed that both had died violent deaths but it was too early to classify either as homicide Nicolas emphasized that all possibilities remained under investigation Jean-Sébastien, who officiated the couple’s wedding recounted being notified about the discovery of Andrew and Dawn's bodies around midday The mayor divulged that the tragedy has left the quiet community in shock as crime in the area is rare. He added that the couple was well-known locally, having embraced life in France by running a gîte and frequently socializing with neighbors and Dawn were described as warm and sociable often stopping for conversations during their daily walks with their pedigree dogs Prosecutors in Rodez have also spoken out, issuing a statement that read particularly to determine whether the tragedy resulted from a domestic crime followed by suicide or involved a third party." who was found outside the couple's home with a severe head injury but no weapon linked to the wounds was found Firefighters responding to the neighbor's distress call said Andrew was located at the back of the house with no visible defensive injuries shared on social media had captured Andrew purchasing lottery tickets just hours before his tragic and violent death Toulouse Police is carrying out investigations with further toxicology tests being conducted Authorities noted that the couple's home appeared to have been superficially searched with cash still present in the couple’s bedroom The area surrounding the couple's home has been secured as investigations continue Still, authorities have not yet opened a criminal case or established a leading theory on the pair's deaths originally from Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders had been living in Musselburgh near Edinburgh before marrying in France in 2023 Prosecutors stated that they had resided in the Aveyron region for five years This could be a potential individual he had a role in bringing to justice Dawn and Andrew's family are now in mourning. Dawn is the mother of actor and country musician Callum Kerr, while Andrew is his stepfather. Callum released a statement on Instagram, which reads Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother Dawn Searle (nee with Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father The statement noted that the family is requesting privacy as they grieve and are not available for media interviews or comments Callum is known for starring in "Virgin River" and "Hollyoaks." He has also released a couple of country songs The actor was close to his mom and in 2023 he walked Dawn down the aisle as she married Andrew at a ceremony in France He was proud of the special moment, writing "Not many people can say they walked their own mother down the aisle Congrats to Dawn and Andy on their wonderful wedding day and here’s to a tremendous life together for the happy couple 🥂." In 2021, Dawn traveled to Austin, Texas, to visit her son. They were thrilled to spend time together, capturing moments as they explored the city. He shared a glimpse of their day on social media, posting two photos with the caption "Showing this Scottish / French girlie around town #mum 💙." He added "My wife was very good friends with Dawn She is from New Zealand and liked speaking English with them John also remembered frequent conversations with Andrew about his work in the UK with the police. "He never mentioned that he was in any danger. This is an incredibly calm and peaceful area. 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