Welsh rock band pays tribute to wife of guitarist, following death

Joanne Jones had been missing from her home, but police have confirmed she's died

Author: Seb CheerPublished 28th Oct 2024

A rock band formed in South Wales has paid tribute to the wife of their guitarist, following her death.

Joanne Jones had been reported missing from her home in Pontypridd, but Police confirmed the 49-year-old's body was found on Saturday evening.

Her husband, Nick, is a guitarist in Sister Morphine, who have posted on Facebook saying they are "devastated."

The added: "Understandably, music and social media matters must take a back seat as we rally around our bandmate at this unimaginably sad time.

"Thanks to all who have messaged us, and to those in the local community that devoted time to the search for Jo."

South Wales Police added that Joanne's family has requested privacy.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Hampton said: "I want to express my sympathies to Joanne’s family at what is a very sad time for them.

"I also want to thank our emergency services colleagues and members of the public who assisted in our search effort over the last week.

"I can also confirm that we are not treating Joanne’s death as suspicious."

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