# 70-year-old woman charged with murder of British expat in France

A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of British expatriate Karen Carter in France. The case has drawn attention due to the ages of those involved and the expat community setting. It underscores that serious crime can occur in peaceful rural areas.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/22/woman-70-charged-with-of-british-expat-karen-carter-in-france) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:28:18 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/26/boy-16-charged-with-of-teenager-stabbed-in-luton-park) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:26:08 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70gkg62w0ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:58:49 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/29/body-suitcase-athens-38-year-old-british-woman-greek-authorities) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:12:06 GMT