Man appears in court charged with murder of woman at Pennyhill Park Hotel

A woman in her 50s was found at Pennyhill Park Hotel on 14 April. Credit: Google Maps

A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a woman at a well-known hotel in Bagshot, Surrey.

Surrey Police were called to Pennyhill Park Hotel on Sunday 14 April following the discovery of the body of a woman in her 50s.

James Cartwright, 60, from Axminster in Devon was arrested on Friday 19 April and charged with murder and controlling and coercive behaviour on Saturday 21 April.

James Cartwright appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday 23 April. A trial date was set for 25 November 2024.

Samantha Mickleburgh has been described by her family as an "incredible mother and much cherished daughter and friend". Credit: Surrey Police/Family handout

On Monday 22 April, Surrey Police named the victim as Samantha Mickleburgh from Axminister.

The investigation is being led by Surrey Police and Sussex Police’s Major Crime Team and they say enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances of Samantha's death.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Debbie Birch said: "Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

"The investigation is in the early stages and a specialist team of officers are working around the clock to follow up enquiries."

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