Police Investigate Tragic Deaths as Man Remains in Critical Condition

A man has been arrested following the discovery of a mother and daughter found dead at their home in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk. Suffolk Police responded to concerns for the safety of the occupants at a property on the Heath Estate, where the bodies of a 44-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter were found on Thursday morning.

A 46-year-old man was also found at the scene with serious injuries and was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition. Police have confirmed that the three individuals were known to each other and are treating the case as “contained,” with no wider risk to the public.

The cause of death for the woman was determined to be pressure to the neck, as confirmed by a post-mortem examination on Friday. A post-mortem for the young girl is expected to take place next week.

Although formal identification of the deceased has not yet been completed, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. They are investigating previous, though not recent, contact between the family and the force, prompting a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

The incident also led to the evacuation of nearby homes due to a reported gas leak, though the area has since been declared safe. Suffolk Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them via their online portal or by calling 101 with reference number 57943/22. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

Authorities Confirm Fatal Stabbing of Two Women Near Sudbury, Man Hospitalised

A double murder investigation has been initiated after two women were discovered dead with stab wounds near Sudbury, Suffolk. Police responded to an emergency call shortly before 10am on Thursday at a property in Great Waldingfield village, where they found the bodies of the two victims.

A man, who was seriously injured, was also found at the scene. He was detained by the authorities and later transported by air ambulance to the hospital, where he remains under medical care. Suffolk Police have confirmed that there is no ongoing risk to the public and that it is likely all individuals involved were known to each other.

The incident, which has been described as “contained”, occurred following a reported gas leak at the property. The gas leak has since been addressed, and residents who had been evacuated from the area have now been allowed to return home.

Post-mortem examinations for the two women will be conducted in the coming days, as part of the ongoing investigation. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 101, quoting reference 37/57943/22, or to report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Cleotha Abston Faces Further Legal Trouble Amid Ongoing Hunt for Missing Memphis Woman

Cleotha Abston, the man accused of kidnapping Eliza Fletcher, now faces additional theft charges as the search for the missing woman intensifies. The 38-year-old was hit with charges of identity theft, theft of property under $1,000, and fraudulent use of a credit card by Memphis police on Monday, all linked to Fletcher’s abduction.

Abston was arrested on Saturday and initially charged with aggravated kidnapping and evidence tampering related to Fletcher’s disappearance. He has, however, refused to cooperate with authorities or provide any information about her location, according to a police affidavit.

The suspect was identified as driving a black 2013 GMC Terrain, which was linked to the scene of Fletcher’s abduction near the University of Memphis. Surveillance footage reportedly shows a man aggressively forcing Fletcher into the vehicle during her morning jog on Friday.

Further investigation revealed that DNA found on Champion slide sandals at the scene matched Abston’s, and records from his employer confirmed that the vehicle used in the kidnapping was registered to a woman connected to Abston’s address. Police also traced Abston’s phone to the area where Fletcher was abducted.

As the search continues, Memphis officers have been scouring wooded areas south of Abston’s residence, with investigations spanning parks like Martin Luther King Riverside and Pine Hill Park. Despite these efforts, Abston remains uncooperative, frustrating the ongoing search for Fletcher.

Sheila O’Leary Given Life Sentence After Feeding 18-Month-Old a Strict Raw Diet

Sheila O’Leary, a 39-year-old mother from Florida, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following the death of her 18-month-old son, Ezra, who starved to death from malnutrition after being fed a restrictive diet of raw fruits and vegetables. O’Leary was convicted in June of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, manslaughter, and neglect after a Florida jury found that Ezra, who weighed just 17 pounds at the time of his death in September 2019, had suffered extreme neglect under her care.

During the trial, prosecutors revealed that O’Leary and her husband, Ryan O’Leary, had fed their children—who also faced severe neglect—only a strict vegan diet, including raw fruit and vegetables, alongside breastfeeding. Ezra’s death was attributed to the lack of essential nutrients, while three other children, aged 3, 5, and 11, were also found to be victims of ongoing abuse and neglect.

After a five-day trial, the jury deliberated for just three hours before reaching a guilty verdict. Prosecutors detailed how O’Leary had ignored her son’s cries for help, choosing not to seek medical attention for his condition.

Ryan O’Leary, 33, faces similar charges, including sexual assault and molestation of a child under 12. He remains in prison awaiting trial.

Following the conviction, O’Leary was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of Ezra. Additionally, she received 30 years for aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter, as well as five years for child neglect and abuse, as confirmed by the Office of the State Attorney for Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit.