Date set for Leah Croucher Inquest

The teenager's body was found in October 2022, three years after she went missing

Author: Cameron GreenPublished 18th Jan 2024

The family of Milton Keynes teenager Leah Croucher say they're happy to have a date for an inquest into her death

It will be held in June 19 and 20at Milton Keynes Coroner's Court, following the closure of a police investigation

The 19-year-old's body were found at a house in Loxbeare Drive, in October 2022 - she'd been missing by then for over three years

We've approached Thames Valley police for a comment

The prime suspect in the murder of Leah Croucher, who vanished while walking to work in February 2019, has been named by police as Neil Maxwell, who killed himself in April 2019.

Thames Valley Police said Maxwell was the only person with keys to the house where remains were found near the 19-year-old's possessions in Loxbeare Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, while the owners were away.

He had been employed by the home owner to carry out some property maintenance at the house.

Following a pre-inquest review into the death of Leah Croucher in Milton Keynes today (18/1) , Leah’s family have released a brief statement.

They said: “Today went as expected, and we are happy to have a date for Leah’s inquest.

“There is a lot of information yet to be shared to us and our legal representation.

“We are looking forward to seeing that.

“We have nothing further to say at the moment.”

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