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A popular marketing executive was killed in a murder suicide, police believe after the force confirmed it was not looking for any suspects over her death.
Maddie Durdant-Hollamby, 22, of Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, was found by officers following a report of concern for her welfare, Northamptonshire Police said.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 1pm on Friday, August 27, where her body was discovered. The body of a man was also found in the property.
Police said they were treating Ms Durdant-Hollamby’s death as murder. They said no arrests have been made and they are not looking for anyone else in connection with their inquiries.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Nicole Main said: ‘This case is exceptionally tragic and our team has been working over the past 48 hours to establish the circumstances that have led to the deaths of these two people.
‘Maddie Durdant-Hollamby was a young woman with a bright future ahead of her, and we are making sure her family are fully supported as we work to answer their questions about how she came to lose her life.
‘Our investigation has found no known background of domestic abuse in this case so far, but we continue to appeal to anyone with any information they believe to be relevant to our inquiries to contact us as soon as possible.’
Tributes have been paid to Maddie Durdant-Hollamby (pictured), a ‘caring and thoughtful’ marketing executive and dancer after she was found dead at a property in Kettering on Friday
Police were called to concerns for her welfare and also found body of unknown man
Officers were called to a detached (pictured) property on Slate Drive in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, at around 1pm on Friday over concerns for the welfare of the occupants
Police officers were called to concerns for welfare and made the ‘tragic discovery’ of the bodies of a man and a woman inside. Pictured: Forensic officers on the scene at Slate Drive
In a statement on Sunday her family said: ‘We are absolutely devastated at the loss of Maddie, our beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece.
‘Our hearts are broken and we cannot begin to imagine life without her. The shock and pain we are feeling is indescribable.
‘She was a beautiful person both inside and out, who loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends.
‘Maddie was a kind, caring, thoughtful young woman, who touched the lives of everyone she met.
‘A talented dancer, her creative talent continued through school and into her career in marketing. Her life has been sadly cut short just as her career was blossoming.
‘Our thoughts are with everybody who knew and loved Maddie as much as we did.’
Maddie’s mother Rachel also posted a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook and said: ‘These are the hardest words we have ever had to write.
‘Our beautiful beautiful Maddie is gone.
‘She has grown her own set of wings and gone to fly with the angels.
’22 years of loving this amazing girl will never be enough, we thought we had a lifetime ahead of us.
‘Please hold your loved ones a little tighter and kiss them a little longer*.. you never know when it may be your last opportunity.
‘Baby girl*. You were our world and our lives are not complete without you in it. Heaven is so lucky to have you’
Poignant tributes were made to Maddie after the police announced she had been murdered
Both victims were confirmed dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. Pictured: Forensic officers carrying out examinations of the scene at Slate Drive on Saturday morning
Pictured: Northamptonshire Police are appealing for anyone with information, including CCTV and doorbell camera footage, to get in touch. Pictured: Cordon on Slate Drive on Saturday
Police cars remained at the scene on Saturday as forensic investigations got underway
Her family are being supported by specially-trained officers from the force’s major crime investigation team.
Officers from the Force’s Major Crime Team launched an investigation and are appealing for anyone with information, including CCTV and doorbell camera footage, to get in touch.
Pictured: Northamptonshire forensic officers were at the scene at Slate Drive on Saturday
Northamptonshire Police cordoned off the scene round the house (pictured on Saturday) while forensic examinations take place on the street, where house prices average around £300,000
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 regarding incident reference 21000498738. Pictured: Scene on Slate Drive on Saturday
Formal identification of the man found at the property is expected to be carried out by the middle of the coming week, police added.
Residents said they were shocked when ten patrol cars and 15 officers arrived at the house, which has been occupied for two years.
Officers set up a cordon around the home, the walled garden and shared garage after the bodies were found on Friday.
One neighbour said: ‘I think it’s something quite bad. There were about 15 officers here. They were paring everywhere.’
Officers from the Force’s Major Crime Team have launched an investigation and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. Pictured: Forensic examinations at the scene
Residents said they were shocked when police (pictured on Saturday) arrived at the house
Northamptonshire police officers set up a cordon around the home, the walled garden and shared garage as forensic examination was carried out. Pictured: Police on scene on Saturday
Pictured: Forensic examinations continued at the scene on Slate Drive on Saturday morning
A woman, who did not want to be named, added: ‘I don’t talk to the neighbours much. My partner messaged me at about 1.30pm to tell me police were everywhere.
‘It’s normally pretty quiet around here. It’s the first time I’ve seen a police car here.’
Another said: ‘It’s absolutely not good news whatever it is. The police haven’t said anything to me.’
Northamptonshire Police also tweeted: ‘We’ve launched a major investigation after the bodies of two people were found at an address in Kettering this afternoon, Friday, August 27.
‘A large number of officers are working on the case and would like to hear from anyone with information.’
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 regarding incident reference 21000498738.
Source: DUK News
