Man charged with murder after mum-of-two found ‘beaten to death’ in bush
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a mum who was allegedly strangled and beaten to death.
Maria Jane Rawlings, 45, was found dead in bushes outside a school in Romford, East London, by a dog walker last Tuesday.Valentin Lazar, 20, from Barking was tonight charged with murder after he was arrested yesterday.Homicide detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation.
A post-mortem examination at Walthamstow Mortuary last Wednesday gave a preliminary cause for Maria's death as neck compression and possible blunt force head trauma.She then left on foot on Barley Lane in the direction of the A12.Detective Chief Inspector David Hillier, who is leading the murder investigation, said “My thoughts remain with Maria’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
“I continue to appeal for anyone with information to contact police via the incident room on 020 8345 3865; via 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD3551/4May.”BreakingBRINGING SEXY BACKWork from home continues after May 17 but PM says we'll be back to office soonREADY TO MINGLEZero Covid deaths in England for first time since JULY with just four across UK
One bouquet read: "Mummy. I love you now, forever and always. In this s*** world you made things brighter.A message from her grandsons read: "Nanny, we love you soo much, we will never forget you. Your boys."
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