Great Waldingfield – Double murder inquiry victims named
A 12-year-old girl and 44-year-old woman were found dead
Last updated 23rd Sep 2022
Police investigating the murders of two people at a house in Great Waldingfield earlier this month are now able to name the victims.
Officers were called at just after 9.55am on Thursday 8 September, to reports of concerns for the safety of individuals at a property in Heath Estate.
Entry was gained to the address and a 12-year-old girl and 44-year-old woman were found deceased inside. A 46-year-old man was located inside the property and detained by officers.
Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the deceased have been identified as Jillu Nash and her daughter Louise Nash.
A Home Office post-mortem examination in respect of Louise Nash took place on Tuesday 13 September, with the cause of death determined to be a stab wound to the abdomen.
A Home Office post-mortem examination in respect of Jillu Nash, which took place on Friday 9 September, concluded her cause of death was pressure on the neck.
The 46-year-old man who was detained at the scene had serious injuries and he remains in hospital under arrest on suspicion of two counts of murder, with his condition described as stable.