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Daily Mail
6 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Body of woman, 31, is found near spot where British expat was murdered in frenzied stabbing attack in Dordogne
The dead body of a young woman has been found close to the spot where a British woman was murdered in a frenzied knife attack in rural France. Floriane Roux, 31, was reported missing exactly a week ago, before her corpse was uncovered by a police dog on Monday. It was hidden in thick undergrowth in the village of Paunat, in the Dordogne department, east of Bordeaux. This is less than five miles from Trémolot, where Karen Carter, 65 and a mother of four, was stabbed repeatedly before succumbing to her wounds outside her home on April 29. The British-South African national had spent a night out with friends, before dying next to her car. Florian Roux, who was French, had also been planning a night out with friends, before her body was found close to her Vauxhall Corsa. Both deaths are now being investigated by local prosecutors, supported by judicial police and gendarmes. An investigating source said on Wednesday: 'The body of Floriane Roux was found on Monday, at 4pm. 'It was in a small shelter, hidden by tall grass and plants and not far from her vehicle, next to the Dordogne River.' The body was found by a dog, who was one of seven involved in a search organised by gendarmes from Bergerac, said the source. A doctor pronounced Ms Roux dead at the scene, before police removed her body. Neither the circumstances nor cause of Ms Roux's death are yet known, and no theory – including the possibility of suicide – is being ruled out, said the source. According to her her family, Floriane Roux was supposed to meet a friend for the evening on July 23, but the friend claims not to have seen her. An investigation was opened last week by the Bergerac prosecutor's office into a 'disturbing disappearance.' Those questioned by police included Ms Roux's boyfriend, whom she lived with in Montanceix, near Saint-Astier. Ms Carter had attended a wine tasting hosted by Jean-François Guerrier, her 75-year-old lover, in the hours before her death. Both Mr Guerrier and Marie-Laure Autefort, another Trémolat resident said to have been passionately in love with him, were originally arrested, but then released without charge. Ms Carter left the party at 10pm, and had promised to phone Mr Guerrier when she got home. Concerned when he heard nothing, Mr Guerrier, a former managing director of Fujitsu Services who worked in Britain at one point, drove to check on her, and found her body sprawled on the driveway of the property she ran as a rental business. Despite attempts to save her, Ms Carter died from severe blood loss, after being stabbed in the chest, groin, arm and leg, according to an autopsy. Investigators leading the investigation feared that someone who held a grudge against Ms Carter – or 'the new couple' she was forming with Jean-François Guerrier – may have killed her. Prosecutors believe the murder was a meticulously planned crime, carried out by someone who knew Ms Carter. He or she lay in wait, they believe, and took care to avoid leaving forensic evidence, before using 'unspeakable violence' against the defenceless Ms Carter, according an investigating source. 'It certainly could have been someone who knew the victim from the Café Village, or a contract killer acting on their behalf,' the source added. Ms Carter had British and South African nationality, and her husband, Alan Carter, was at their home in East London, South Africa, at the time of the killing. He arrived in Trémolat soon afterwards, and visited the scene of the suspected murder, before organising his wife's funeral, which took place in Bergerac in early July. Mr Guerrier has meanwhile declined to speak at length, saying: 'Karen was a lovely lady, but I can't answer any more questions at the moment.' He confirmed hosting a party at his converted farmhouse, close to the village, just before Ms Carter's death.
News18
33 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Actor Nandini Kashyap ARRESTED For Allegedly Killing 21-Year-Old Student In An Accident
Last Updated: The actress has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rash and negligent driving, and destruction of evidence. Assam actor Nandini Kashyap was arrested by Guwahati police on Wednesday after she allegedly killed a 21-year-old student in a hit-and-run accident. She has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rash and negligent driving, and destruction of evidence. 'The actress was officially arrested around 1:30 AM on Wednesday. We have added Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the case," police officials were quoted as saying by local news network Gplus. As reported by NDTV, the accident occurred in Guwahati's Dakhingaon area around 3 am on July 25. The victim has been identified as Samiul Haque, a student at Nalbari Polytechnic, who also used to work part-time for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Reportedly, the student returning home when a Scorpio, allegedly driven by the Assamese actor, ran him over. The 21-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital. His family shared that he suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures in both his legs. However, he soon succumbed to his injuries. If eyewitnesses are to be believed, the actress did not stop to check on the victim and instead fled the scene. The family has also alleged that the Assamese actor promised to fund his medical treatment but never showed up at the hospital. While Kashyap's car has also been seized by the police officials, she has denied any involvement in the case as of now. Further investigation is underway. Who Is Nandini Kashyap? Nandini Kashyap is an Assamese actress who recently starred in the movie Rudra alongside Ravi Sarma, Adil Hussain, Joy Kashyap, and Archita Agarwal. Additionally, Nandini is an active content creator on social media platforms, a fitness advocate, and a pageant winner, having held the title of Ms. India New England 2021. First Published: July 30, 2025, 16:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake owner passes away at 63, stall temporarily closed
Singapore's hawker scene has lost a quiet but enduring icon. Ms Tan Bee Hua (陳美烨), the second-generation owner of Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake at Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, has passed away peacefully at the age of 63. The news was shared on the stall's official Instagram and Facebook pages on 29 Jul 2025, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from customers. 'She always love(d) her job and took pride in perfecting her Tu Tu kuehs to contribute to Singapore's rich food heritage,' the post reads. This beloved stall traces its roots back to the 1930s, when Ms Tan's late father began selling the traditional Chinese snack, then a plain song kueh, before popularising the now-familiar coconut- and peanut-filled versions. Years later, Ms Tan gave up her 25-year corporate career to take over the business from her late brother — a decision made with both pride and a heavy heart. Since 2004, she remained committed to the family's tradition, hand-making each piece with care at her stalls in the (now defunct) Clementi stall and, later, Havelock. Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake is known for its soft, fluffy rice flour shells and aromatic fillings of Coconut, Peanut, and Original. Each piece is priced at S$0.90, or S$4 for a set of 5. To many, this wasn't just a snack — it was a taste of nostalgia that was made all the more special by Ms Tan's dedication and warm presence. In light of her passing, the stall will be closed for the foreseeable future as the family makes arrangements. No reopening date has been announced. Tributes have since flooded in across platforms, with many sharing stories of childhood visits, heartfelt exchanges, and how Ms Tan's tu tu kueh was one of the best in Singapore. Ms Tan's passing marks the end of an era — but her legacy, and the joy she brought through every handmade piece of tu tu kueh, will live on in the hearts of many. Our deepest condolences to Ms Tan's loved ones during this difficult time. May you rest in peace, Ms Tan. The post Beloved Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake owner passes away at 63, stall temporarily closed appeared first on
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Joan Anderson, who helped create the hula hoop, dies aged 101
Joan Anderson, an Australian woman who went uncredited for her role in creating the hula hoop, has died age died on 14 July at a nursing home in Carlsbad, California, having lived "a wonderful life", her family Anderson, who moved from Sydney to the US in 1946, claimed to be the originator of the name 'hula hoop' and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US, though never received proper recognition. In 1956, when visiting her parents in Australia, Ms Anderson spotted people swivelling wooden hoops around their waists for exercise. She had a hoop sent to her home in California, where it became a source of amusement at dinner parties. She said a friend pointed out that the movement looked like Hawaiian hula dancing, prompting her to dub the toy the hula in the 2018 documentary Hula Girl, Ms Anderson, a former model, said her husband Wayne knew toy businessman Arthur 'Spud' Melin and arranged a meeting to pitch the hula hoop for his company, Wham-O. They met Mr Melin in his office car park, she recalled, where he told them the toy had merit and they would be compensated if it made money for Wham-O. A deal was sealed with what Ms Anderson called a "gentleman's handshake".Wham-O developed a colourful plastic version and sold millions within months of its launch. As the toy became more popular, the couple heard less from Mr Melin, Ms Anderson said. The Andersons filed a lawsuit against Wham-O in 1961, which ended in with a modest settlement and no formal Joan Constance Manning in Sydney on 28 December 1923, she worked as a swimsuit model and met Wayne Anderson, a US Army pilot, on Bondi Beach and married him soon in life, her story was rediscovered by filmmakers and featured in Hula Girl, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Filmmaker Amy Hill told the BBC: "Telling Joan's story was such a rewarding experience. She was 94 when we met and even with everything she'd been through, she had lived an amazing, full life. "Seeing her finally get the recognition she deserved after all those years was incredible."Ms Anderson is survived by two sons, a daughter and six grandchildren. Another son, Carl, died in 2023.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Irish Independent
Simon Bourke: Tallaght attack harks back to Jim Crow-era in its dehumanisation and humiliation of victim
The only thing different was the accent. If you replaced Jennifer Murray's Irish brogue with that of an early 19th century Alabaman you could have been forgiven for thinking you'd chanced upon a historical artefact, a feature on one of the darkest times in modern history. Sadly, Ms Murray was not a historian, was not recounting the tale of another horrific lynching in the Deep South during the Jim Crow years. No, she is living very much in the here and now, in an era where Irish people see fit to beat and strip those of a different colour, those who, by virtue of originating from another land, are to be viewed with suspicion, with antipathy, with hate. Related topics Simon Bourke
