A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, were found dead in their home in the village of Les Pesquiès, located south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France. Their bodies were discovered by a neighbor at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Thursday. Both retired and in their 60s, Andrew and Dawn had relocated to France from Scotland nearly a decade ago. Andrew was a former fraud investigator, while Dawn worked in project management.
The local mayor, Jean-Sébastien Orcibal, quickly dismissed any speculation that the tragic deaths resulted from a burglary "gone wrong." He also noted that no knife was found at the scene. Public prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller confirmed that both individuals met violent deaths but currently cannot establish that either was a homicide.
"Both died violent deaths, but I cannot establish that either was a homicide." – public prosecutor Nicolas Rigot-Muller
Their son, Callum Kerr, who is known for his acting roles in "Virgin River," "Monarch," and "Hollyoaks," walked his mother down the aisle at her wedding to Andrew Searle earlier this year. The news of their deaths was reported by the BBC on Friday, and Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Callum Kerr for further comment.
In a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, Callum Kerr expressed his grief over the loss of his mother and stepfather. He described the family's heartache as they navigate through this difficult time.
"At this time, Callum Kerr and Amanda Kerr are grieving the loss of their mother, Dawn Searle (née Smith, Kerr), while Tom Searle and Ella Searle are mourning the loss of their father, Andrew Searle" – Callum Kerr
"We will provide updates where appropriate. Thank you for your understanding." – Callum Kerr
The couple's family and friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to them, sharing memories and expressing their sorrow. As of now, the police have not confirmed the exact cause of death, with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the couple's tragic end still ongoing.
