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Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
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.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Drug mule mum jailed after cannabis bust at Manchester Airport MORE: British man shot dead in Mexico was 'in the wrong place at wrong time' MORE: Man found 'tortured' to death in home was bound by ankles, court hears
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Tributes issued to Burton Latimer mum found dead in house
The family of a "kind, gentle and much-loved" mother-of-two who was found dead in a house have described her as being "truly beautiful inside and out" and "so much more than a victim".Isobella Knight, 35, was discovered by police in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, on went to the property on Donnington Road following initial inquiries into reports of a car crashing at a McDonald's Knight, 35, of Donnington Road, has been charged with her murder and is due to appear at Northampton Crown Court on Wednesday. Police said they received a report of a crash involving a man in a blue Skoda at McDonald's in Folley Way, Burton Latimer, at about 15:30 BST on then discovered Ms Knight's body at the house.A post-mortem examination found Ms Knight, known as Izzy, had died as a result of pressure being applied to her neck. In a tribute issued via the police force, Izzy's mother Helena wrote: "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 was an exceptionally talented artist. She studied Fine Art at the University of Hertfordshire and also had her own portraits business which she used to manage alongside a full-time career as a buyer for MM Flowers in Alconbury [in Cambridgeshire] - a job she also really loved. Her portraits were so good, it was like looking at a photograph, not a drawing."In her spare time, Izzy enjoyed kayaking, running and being active. One year she ran the Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research UK after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was so proud of her." 'How do I go on?' Helena added: "There are no words which can adequately describe the pain and anguish I feel. "How do I go on without my daughter? How do I cope knowing her name is never going to come up on my phone again? How do I have a conversation with those two young girls when they are older and they want to know what happened to their mum? The thought of them growing up without her just breaks my heart."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. She laughed, she cried, she worked tirelessly to provide for her children, she had dreams, and she loved hard."She was such a lovely woman and I already miss her so much. She will never ever be forgotten and we will make sure her girls grow up knowing what an incredible person she was." Izzy's dad Tim said his daughter was "a kind, nurturing and beautiful person"."She was loved by everyone around her and was a totally devoted mum to her two children," he wrote."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." Izzy's "Nanny" Valerie, added: "She was a talented artist and her pictures will forever hang on my walls."My heart is now breaking because of this cruel act. I will always love you Isobella." Rebecca Brown, one of Izzy's neighbours, said news of her murder had "touched the whole community".She said: "Whenever I saw her she had a lovely warm smile and would always say 'hi'."She was an amazing mum and we often heard her and the little girls playing and singing in the garden."It's very quiet in this part of the neighbourhood now without them here - we're all very shocked." Mr Knight appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court on Monday, where he was committed to the crown plea has been entered yet. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Woman found dead in house named as man appears in court charged with murder
A woman who was found dead inside a house has been named by police as Isobella Knight after a man appeared in court charged in connection with her death. Ms Knight, known as Izzy, was found dead at a property in Donnington Road in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, on Friday afternoon. Northamptonshire Police made the discovery after they were called to reports that a man had crashed his car at a McDonald's on Folley Way, the force previously said. Detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (Emsou) said a preliminary post-mortem indicated Ms Knight, who was formally identified at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Monday, died as a result of applied pressure to her neck. A 35-year-old man arrested on Friday appeared before Northampton Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with her murder. Paul Knight, of Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, was remanded into custody until Wednesday, when he will make his first appearance at Northampton Crown Court. Specially trained officers are supporting Ms Knight's family, police said. Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Torie Harrison, of Emsou, 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.' Anyone with information which could assist detectives, including CCTV, smart doorbell or dash-cam footage, is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, or they can submit advice online
