Several local media outlets have reported Ms Searle's body was found outside their home in the hamlet of Les Pesquies, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, while Mr Searle's body was discovered inside.
Investigation details emerge following deaths of British couple in France More details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a British man and woman in a rural area of southwest France.
Investigators are reportedly looking at whether the British couple were killed during a burglary, but all lines of inquiry are said to remain open following the discovery of their bodies on Thursday.
The mayor of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Jean-Sebastien Orcibal, who also lives in Les Pesquies, told broadcaster France 3 the deaths were "something criminal, a homicide very clearly".
French news sites have named the couple as Dawn and Andrew Searle, although the identities of the victims have not been officially released.
