Watlington murder investigation: Woman found dead in woodland named
A murder victim who was found in woodland in Oxfordshire has been named as Carole Wright.
The 62-year-old from London was discovered in the Watlington Hill National Trust Estate just before 6pm last Friday (23 October).
Her next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers and have asked that their privacy be respected at this time.
A post-mortem was conducted on Monday but the cause of death has not yet been established. Further specialist forensic tests will be undertaken.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, where he remains in the custody of police but has been taken to hospital for treatment.
He is said to be in a serious but stable condition.
Police believe the attack was not random and that the victim and the attacker were known to each other.
Detective Inspector Mike Roddy, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our condolences, thoughts and support is with the family of Carole Wright at this unimaginably traumatic time.“
The force’s thorough investigation continues and searches in Watlington Hill National Trust park are ongoing. I would like to thank the local community for their support and cooperation while our officers and staff have been in the area carrying out vital police work to establish the circumstances of what happened to Carole."
Police say they are 'tentatively' linking the incident to reporters of a man acting suspiciously near the Fox and Hounds pub in the Christmas Common area of Watlington earlier that evening.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 1300 of 23/10/20.
The public can also call the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.