Police launch murder probe after body found in Portsmouth
They've made two arrests in connection to the incident.
Last updated 7th Jun 2025
Detectives in Portsmouth have launched a murder investigation and made two arrests, after the discovery of a woman’s body in Portsmouth.
Officers were called at 7:37am on Thursday (5th June) to report that a body had been located at a house on Wadham Road in Portsmouth.
The body is confirmed to be 32 year-old Samantha Murphy.
Her family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
Her death is currently being treated as suspicious.
As part of their investigation, a 32 year-old man from Petersfield and a 32 year-old man from Havant have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They remain in police custody at this time.
District Commander, Chief Inspector Fifi Gulam-Husen said, “We understand that this is a concerning incident for the local community and specialist officers are working as a priority to establish the full circumstances.
“The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out regular patrols in the area and anyone with questions or concerns can speak to these uniformed officers”.
As part of police enquiries, officers have identified a gold suitcase, which they believe could be in the Portsmouth area.
They are keen to locate this suitcase, as it may assist with the investigation, and ask that anyone with any information please call 101 quoting reference number 44250245282.