Man charged with murder of ‘one-in-a-million’ mother found dead at home

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A person has been charged with the murder of a “one in a million” mother after she was killed at a home in Worcester.

Wendy Francis, 61, was found dead by police at her home in Haresfield Close at round 8.30pm on Saturday.

Her daughter, named regionally as Stacey, 38, was additionally taken to hospital in a crucial situation.

Her situation is now secure, and she or he continues to obtain medical therapy, police mentioned.

Damian Homer, 50, of Haresfield Close in Worcester, has now been charged with murder and tried murder and can seem at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Although she is but to be formally recognized, Ms Francis’ household mentioned by way of West Mercia Police: “Wendy will be hugely missed; she was one in a million and much-loved.”

Tributes flooded in to the favored mother who reportedly labored in a farm store within the outskirts of Worcester.

The Fish Emporium posted on Facebook: “We are completely heartbroken to hear the awful news of the passing of the most wonderful lady Wendy Francis.

“Rest in peace Wendy you will never be forgotten and we are wishing your daughter Stacey a speedy recovery We are sending all our love and thoughts to your wonderful family.”

Detective Chief Inspector Leighton Harding of the Major Investigation Unit mentioned: “I understand that incidents of this nature can be alarming, but I would like to reassure the local community that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

“Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has sadly lost her life.”