British man charged with murder after woman from Doncaster shot dead at French home
A former male stripper has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after she was found shot dead at their home in rural France.
George Goodayle, originally from Peterborough, is accused of killing 49-year-old Jayne Nicholson, who was from Doncaster.
French prosecutors say Goodayle admitted to shooting Ms Nicholson on Sunday evening before reporting the incident to police the following morning.
He initially claimed the shooting had been accidental.
Officers discovered Ms Nicholson’s body at a property in the village of Les Champs, where a rifle believed to be the weapon was also recovered.
A post-mortem examination found she had suffered two gunshot wounds to the upper body.
The couple, both in their 40s, had reportedly been in a relationship since last summer and were living together in south-west France.
They are understood to have previously opened a bar and takeaway business, which was later closed by officials.
Goodayle previously worked as an exotic dancer with the Dreamboys, performing under the name “Gorgeous George”.
He is also reported to have later worked as a builder and director of a construction company.
Ms Nicholson, who moved to France in 2016, was described by friends as “the life and soul” and a lover of animals, particularly horses.
She is understood to have previously worked at a boarding kennel.
Tributes have been shared on social media by friends and family in Doncaster following news of her death.