Murder investigation in Cornwall: Woman who died is named by police
48-year-old Michaela Hall was found dead at an address in Mount Hawke on Tuesday evening
Last updated 4th Jun 2021
A woman from Cornwall, whose death is subject to an ongoing murder investigation, has been named by police.
Michaela Hall was found at an address in Charlotte Close, Mount Hawke, on Tuesday evening (1st June).
Officers and paramedics were called to the property, following concerns for the 48-year-old's welfare.
On Wednesday morning a 42-year-old man was arrested in Truro on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody where he continues to be questioned by detectives.
Read more: Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death in Cornish village
Detective Inspector Stephanie Blundell from the force's Major Crime Investigation Team is the senior investigating officer.
She said: "Our investigation is very much continuing and while one man has been arrested - and remains in custody - I would still like to speak to anyone who believes they have information about this incident.
"It's not too late to contact police and any information you have could be invaluable to the investigation.
"I would particularly like to speak to any witnesses who saw or heard people visiting or leaving the address either on Bank Holiday Monday (31st May) or Tuesday 1st June".
Detective Inspector Stephanie Blundell
You can pass on information by emailing 101@dc.police.uk and quoting crime reference CR/44730/21. Alternatively call 101.
You can also pass on information anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.