British Man Charged with Murdering Girlfriend in France

0:00On March 19, a 47-year-old British man faces murder charges after shooting his 49-year-old girlfriend, dead at their home in rural. France. George Goodell allegedly used a hunting rifle to kill Jane Nicholson on Sunday evening in the village of Les Champs near Brioche. He turned himself in to police the next morning around 9 a.m. Goodell claimed the shooting was an accident during questioning, but prosecutors disagreed and charged him with spousal murder using a firearm. He's now being held in custody as the investigation continues with local gender arms. Neighbors describe the couple as sociable hosts who threw regular parties and seemed deeply in love. The pair, both British, had only been together since June of last year and shared a property with features like a swimming pool and horse paddock. An autopsy revealed Nicholson suffered two gunshot wounds to her upper body. Police recovered the rifle from the home, confirming the details of the incident. Police are digging deeper into the case, while Britain's foreign office is supporting

1:01the family and staying in touch with French officials.