Police name woman found dead in Leeds house; treating as "domestic murder"

Karen O'Leary (63) was found dead at a house in Leeds last Thursday (April 25)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 30th Apr 2024

Police have named a woman found dead in a house in Leeds as 63-year-old Karen O'Leary, and are treating her death as a "domestic related murder".

Emergency services were called to the house on Fearnville Close in the Gipton area last Thursday (April 25) following reports for concern.

Officers also found a 61-year-old man dead, and have now named him as Dennis O'Leary.

Detectives have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened.

Senior Investigating Officer DCI Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We are continuing to conduct a number of enquiries into this very serious incident and are now in a position to issue a picture of Karen.

“We are treating her death as a domestic related murder and are not looking for anyone else in connection with either her or Mr O’Leary’s death.

“Specially trained officers continue to support family members at what is clearly a dreadful time for them.”

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