The body of Alison Erb, 49, who grew up Worstead and Smallburgh, was found alongside Loreto Di Salvatore in their flat in the centre of Roppentzwiller, a pretty village in the east of the country.

Alison Erb, formerly Knott (Image: Submitted)

Her estranged husband, Olivier Erb - a serving police officer - was arrested by colleagues and has admitted "liability" for the killings.

The couple were in the process of divorcing and, according to French media, Erb had twice been investigated on suspicion of abusing and harassing his wife, a former Wymondham College pupil.

Olivier Erb (Image: Facebook)

The killings took place in May 2023, but details of the extraordinary case have only emerged as the investigation continues.

Although Erb is in custody and has admitted liability for the deaths, under the French justice system he is still waiting for a judge to decide what charges he will face.

GRUESOME DISCOVERY

The bodies of Alison - whose maiden name is Knott - and Mr Di Salvatore were found on May 25, 2023, in their flat they shared above the town hall on Rue Principale, the main street through Roppentzwiller, which is 20 miles south of Mulhouse in the Haut-Rhin area of France.

The property in France where the bodies of Alison Erb and Loreto Di Salavatore were found (Image: Submitted) The French countryside on the outskirts of Roppentzwiller (Image: Google Street View)

According to French media reports, firefighters made the gruesome discovery when they entered the building through a balcony after neighbours raised the alarm about........

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