The body of Alison Erb was found at her home in the pretty village of Roppentzwiller, near the Swiss border, alongside that of her partner, Loreto Di Salvatore.

Her estranged husband Olivier Erb - a serving police officer - has admitted "liability" for the killings and is in custody awaiting a trial.

The property in France where the bodies of Alison Erb, formerly Knott and Loreto Di Salvatore were found (Image: Submitted) 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 mother of three and former pupil at Wymondham College.

Alison Erb, formerly Knott (Image: Submitted) Alison's sister, who still lives in Norfolk but wanted to remain anonymous, said in the months leading up to her death in May 2023, she suffered death threats.

"Alison had described the death threats that Olivier made," the sister said.

"I would urge her to leave.

Olivier Erb (Image: Facebook) "During the last months before her death, I would ask her to come with Loreto and her daughter Lana and live with us until things settled down in France.

"My understanding and impression of Alison’s and Olivier relationship over the years is that Olivier was a bully.

"Ali worked very hard to manage working life and bringing up the children.

"It was important to her to always have her own money.

"Ali always hoped that over time Olivier would become less irritable."

She said she spoke with her sister "most days" but missed a call from her the night before she was found dead.

Alison Erb, formerly Knott (Image: Submitted) But she soon heard about........

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