Maria Jane Rawlings, a 45-year-old woman who also happens to be a mother of two has reportedly been found dead in a bush at east London.
READ ALSO: Apple Music Announces Yaw Tog As The New Africa Rising Artiste
The deceased who comes from Chelmsford, Essex, was found deceased in Little Heath, Romford, by a man who was walking his dog at around 2:pm on Tuesday.
According to the post-mortem examination conducted on the deceased, the preliminary cause of the death of Maria was neck compression and possible blunt force head trauma.
Officers are currently on the scene investigating the situation and are likely to be there for several days. Ms. Rawlings went to the King George Hospital in Goodmayes, Ilford, on Monday evening before walking to Barley Lane in the direction of the A12.
Someone may have confronted her as she was walking down that lane, according to detectives. The Met said no arrests have been made, and detectives are appealing for witnesses.
According to Detective Chief Inspector David Hillier, who is leading the investigation narrated the incident by saying;
“My team and I are working around the clock following a number of inquiries in our work to establish what happened to Maria.
“Her family is understandably distraught and we are doing all we can to help them as they begin to come to terms with their loss.
“Now I am asking for the public to help us. I want to hear from anyone who knew Maria and knows about where she had been and who she had been associating with.
“Have you seen her in the area in the company of another person? Had you recently heard or seen a disturbance or struggle in the area but did not think it significant at the time?
“You might have dash-cam or doorbell footage that could have captured her – please think carefully and, if you can help, contact police.”
Chief Superintendent Stephen Clayman, BCU commander for Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge, added: ‘I understand the concerns around safety that will arise from this, particularly from women, and we have increased patrols in the area from our local policing teams.
“Community safety remains a high priority and I urge anyone who has any concern to speak to my officers when you see them or contact us.”
