Two 14-Year-Olds Charged Over Double Murder

The teenagers are accused of killing a woman and girl, believed to be Elizabeth Edwards, 49, and her 13-year-old daughter Katie.

02:24, UK, Monday 18 April 2016

Police at the house in Spalding where the two bodies were found

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Two 14-year-olds are due in court today charged with murder over the deaths of a girl and a woman in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

The two victims have not been officially identified but police say they are believed to be Elizabeth Edwards, 49, and her 13-year-old daughter Katie.
Their bodies were found at a house in Dawson Avenue, Spalding, on Friday afternoon.
Friends and relatives have been paying tribute to the victims on Facebook.

The victims are believed to be Katie and Elizabeth Edwards. Pic: Facebook

Apparently referencing Elizabeth Edwards, one man wrote: "...the lady meant the world to me she was my rock and i was her grumpy graham and katie so young lots of good times in front of us been taken away r.i.p."
Relative Mary Cottingham posted a picture of the pair, writing below it: "... still in shock cant believe they are gone. I love them so much I need my mum."
The two 14-year-olds are expected to appear at Lincoln Crown Court later.
DCI Martin Holvey, who is leading the inquiry, said: "Post-mortem examinations will be carried out in due course but again I still need to speak to anyone with any information that might be relevant from Dawson Avenue from around noon on Wednesday (April 13) to noon on Friday (April 15).
"If you saw or heard anything that you thought was suspicious or unusual I'd encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible.
"Please call the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 163 of 15/04/2016 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
"Our officers will continue to carry out inquiries in the locality and local uniformed officers will also be in the area. If you have any concerns please don't hesitate to talk to them."