A charred body was found on Tuesday, September 8, around 5 a.m., in a burning garage at a home in Launaguet, a town north of Toulouse in the Haute-Garonne region. The victim was a 40-year-old woman who had two children, the youngest of whom was from her relationship with the man now under investigation. Authorities have launched an investigation into the murder of a spouse, according to ICI Occitanie, a local news outlet. The presumed suspect, a 54-year-old man and the woman’s former spouse, was found nearby with serious head injuries. According to the Toulouse prosecutor’s office, he was carrying a hand-held weapon that could have fired a cartridge found in the garage. His condition is currently uncertain, and it is unclear whether he will survive. The man had a history with the justice system and was scheduled to appear in court in January 2026 for charges related to domestic abuse, including malicious calls, invasion of privacy, and psychological violence that had caused the victim to take a day off work. These incidents reportedly occurred between October 2024 and July 2025. The victim had been given a "grave danger phone" (TGD), a special device designed to allow victims of domestic violence to quickly alert the authorities in an emergency. This device was provided to her by the Toulouse prosecutor’s office on August 5, 2025, after the suspect was placed under judicial supervision. As part of his supervision, he was prohibited from appearing at the victim’s residence in Launaguet, contacting her, or carrying a weapon. The presence of the TGD suggests that authorities were aware of the potential for further violence and had taken steps to protect the victim. The incident has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of protective measures for victims of domestic abuse. While the TGD is intended to provide a rapid response in emergencies, the tragedy highlights the challenges faced by those in dangerous relationships. The investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the full circumstances of the incident.