Keziah's mother pays tribute to "remarkable and happy child"

The mother of a six-year-old girl, found murdered by her father who then committed suicide, has paid tribute to her "remarkable and happy child".

Keziah Flux-Edmonds was discovered lying next to the bodies of her father,Darren Flux-Edmonds, 44, and two dogs at her home in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, last week.

She was rushed to hospital but died a short time later.

A Hampshire police spokesman said a post mortem examination found that her father died as a result of "ligature suspension" but the results for Keziahwere inconclusive and further tests were being carried out.

Her mother, Nikki Flux-Edmonds, described her daughter as "full of happiness, life and a kindness and care for others beyond her years".

She said Keziah was a "miracle baby" because she had been born prematurely.

Mrs Flux-Edmonds said her daughter had a passion for singing with an ambition to appear on Britain's Got Talent to perform Katy Perry's song, Roar.

In a statement released through police, she said: "She loved to sing, danceand play, she was a member of the Suzanne School of Dance and she loved to swim."

"Most of all she had a passion and affection for dogs that shone from her. She loved school and had many friends. It was said she was constantly smiling and was always busy, which earned her the nickname 'Bumblebee'.

"She was loved by friends and family alike and she would give you anything she had if she thought it would make you smile."

"She loved life and had so much to give. Keziah was my entire world and losing her has made my world a darker place and has left a void that can never be filled.

"She is and always will be a very special and loved little girl. It is true to say that she left a little sparkle wherever she went. I am proud to be her mother and feel truly blessed that this special, beautiful girl called me Mum."