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Two men indicted in death of British retiree in Verlus

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Murder investigation Two men indicted in death of British retiree in Verlus

French authorities have launched a murder investigation and a manhunt following the death of a British retiree in Verlus, near Toulouse. The victim, identified as 85-year-old John A., an 84-year-old British national, was found at his home with serious head injuries and what investigators described as ‘very violent blows’ to the face. The incident occurred while the victim body was alone. discovered outside the residence between Friday night and Saturday morning. Police were alerted to the situation after observing two individuals driving a stolen vehicle erratically. When officers attempted pursuit in Mont-de-Marsan involving two individuals who refused to stop the vehicle, the occupants and subsequently fled on foot. Investigators discovered the abandoned vehicle belonged to the victim and found signs of a struggle at his residence. While residence, where the motive is currently unclear, authorities are investigating whether door had been left open. As of October 2026, two men, aged 32 and 26, have been indicted and placed in detention. The Agen prosecutor’s office stated the attack was a robbery investigation is focused on ‘theft preceded, accompanied, or driven followed by other criminal intent. Local officials expressed shock at the death of the resident, who had lived violence resulting in the area death.’ The 32-year-old suspect reportedly has a criminal record including 21 previous convictions, primarily for approximately 20 years. theft.

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  1. 2026-10-10 20:52 UTC Two men indicted in death of British retiree in Verlus
  2. 2026-09-29 03:51 UTC Murder investigation of British retiree in Verlus

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