Colchester murder victim named
Mary Wells died a few weeks ago
The woman who was killed in Colchester has been named.
Mary Wells, 21, was found unresponsive at an address in Laing Road at around 5.35am on Sunday 17 January.
Sadly, despite the efforts of paramedics, she died at the scene.
Mary’s family, who live in the United States, described her as “bright” woman.
She had graduated from Dallastown High School in Pennsylvania.
Her family said:
“Mary lost her mom a few years ago, but she had a goal to make her mom proud of her.
“She was looking to excel in life and will be loved and missed by all.”
A provisional cause of death has been given which suggests that Mary died of stab wounds to the neck and to the torso.
Adam Butt, of Laing Road, has now been charged with murder and is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 28 April.