Family tribute to grandmother as man, 48, is charged with her murder

Lorraine Mills, 63, was found dead in her home in Millbrook

Author: Jason BeckPublished 24th Nov 2022

The family of a grandmother found dead at her home in Southampton said she has been "taken from us so tragically", as a 48-year-old man is charged with her murder.

The body of Lorraine Mills, 63, was found in Mansel Road East, Millbrook at 8.35pm on Monday.

Richard Shaw, of Derby Road, Southampton, has been charged with murder.

Paying tribute to Ms Mills, her family said: "Our loving mother, sister, grandmother Lorraine, you have been taken from us so tragically.

"You will be sadly missed and will always be in our hearts. We love you to the moon and back forever."

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers."

Shaw was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

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