Human stays have been discovered by detectives investigating the alleged murders of an aged couple in Essex, with cops believing they may have died way back to 5 years.
Virginia McCullough, 35, is accused of murdering John and Lois McCullough between August 21, 2018, and September 15, 2023, in Chelmsford.
It’s understood the pair, who had been each of their 70s, are the defendant’s dad and mom.
Ms McCullough, of Pump Hill, Chelmsford, was not requested to enter pleas throughout a two-minute listening to at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court docket on Monday (September 18).
She was remanded in custody and can seem at Basildon Crown Court docket on Tuesday (September 19).
Essex Police mentioned on Monday that the stays of two folks have been discovered at an deal with in Pump Hill.
The pressure mentioned it acquired reviews of concern for the welfare of two folks of their 70s on September 13.
This led officers to an deal with in Pump Hill, the place investigative work continues.
An Essex Police spokesperson mentioned: “Because of the intensive work carried out by a devoted staff, we now have recovered the stays of two folks from the deal with.
“Though formal identification is but to happen, Essex Police imagine these to be the stays of John McCullough and Lois McCullough, each aged of their 70s.”
The spokesperson added: “As a part of work linked to this investigation, officers are persevering with to look addresses in and round Pump Hill. This policing presence is predicted to proceed for the approaching days.”
Mr and Mrs McCullough’s relations, who’re being supported by specialist officers, mentioned in an announcement launched via the police: “We’re deeply shocked by their deaths and ask for privateness at this troublesome time.”
Det Supt Rob Kirby, of the Kent and Essex Severe Crime Directorate, mentioned: “This continues to be an extremely complicated investigation.
“Our work will proceed all through the approaching days, as our specialist officers and employees proceed to piece collectively all components of this matter.
“Officers will perform work at addresses in Pump Hill all through the approaching days. I might proceed to induce in opposition to hypothesis as these inquiries proceed. A household is grieving the lack of two family and officers are supporting them.”
The pressure is encouraging anybody with info to get in contact. You’ll be able to submit info at mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020123Q71-PO1