Chelmsford murder investigation: tributes paid to mum Elise Mason
The 37-year-old was found unresponsive at an address by police
A woman who died after being found unresponsive at an address in Chelmsford has been described as a "fantastic mother".
Essex Police are now able to identify her as 37-year-old Elise Mason.
Police were called to Rothmans Avenue just before 5:10am on Wednesday 26th April, and found Elise unresponsive inside.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, Elise died at the scene.
"She was loved by everybody"
Paying tribute to her, her mum said:
“I have not only lost my Daughter, but I have lost my best friend too.
“Elise was a fantastic mother to her children and she was loved by everybody.
“Please respect our privacy at this time.”
Thirty-eight year-old Mark Donovan, of Rothmans Avenue, has been charged with Elise’s murder.
He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday (28 April) and is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday 2 May.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex Police's Major Crime Team on 101 and quote incident number 105 of 26 April.