Tributes pour in for mum found strangled after husband charged with her murder

A popular mum who was found dead in her home has been remembered as 'beautiful inside and out'.
Artist Isobella Knight, 32, was discovered by police at her semi-detached home in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, on Friday.
Officers attended the property on Donnington Road after originally being called to reports of a car crashing into a nearby McDonald's restaurant.
A post-mortem examination found mum-of-two Isobella, known as Izzy, had died as a result of pressure being applied to her neck.
Her husband, Paul Knight, 35, has been charged with her murder.
Izzy's family have penned poignant tributes to the 'kind, gentle and much-loved' mum who put her two little girls before anything else.'
Her mum, Helena, said: 'She made it so easy to be a mum, and her good nature was something that would never leave her.
'As Izzy grew up, she became a beautiful, gentle, quietly confident young woman who loved getting up early and seizing the day, had a strong network of friends, and gave birth to two girls who became her world.
'If anyone was born to be a mum, it was Izzy. She would go without to give her two girls the best possible life, and she took them to so many clubs and classes, including gymnastics, swimming, drama and dance.'
Izzy worked as an artist after studying Fine Art at the University of Hertfordshire and ran her own portrait business.
Her mum added: 'She never had a bad word to say about anyone – she was truly beautiful inside and out, and she wouldn't hurt a fly.
'I want everyone to know that Izzy was so much more than a victim. She was a loving mother, a treasured daughter, a best friend in sister form, a talented artist, and a great friend.'
Izzy's dad Tim, also issued a moving statement recalling his daughter as a 'totally devoted' mum.
'Being Izzy's dad has been the greatest joy, a pleasure and a privilege. She has been taken so tragically and now we must all somehow learn to live on without her,' he said.' More Trending
'As her family we respectfully continue to ask for privacy.'
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Torie Harrison said: 'Our thoughts and condolences are with Izzy's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
'She was a much-loved daughter, sister and mother and the devastation caused by her death is immeasurable.
'Our team continue to work at pace to ensure her loved ones have the answers they need, and to secure justice for Izzy.'
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