Man, 38, Found Dead at Delce Road Home
Stephen Chapman, 38, was found dead at a property on Delce Road on the morning of 25 October. The town is in shock as police move swiftly on the case.
Teen Charged with Murder – Trial Set for May
George Knights, just 18 and from Delce Road, has been charged with Stephen’s murder. He remains in custody ahead of a trial scheduled for 17 May 2021.
Police Hunt Stolen Wheelie Bin in Ongoing Murder Probe
The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate is digging deeper. Officers believe a wheelie bin was stolen from a home on Foord Street during the night of 23/24 October. They want to hear from anyone who saw a bin being pushed or has CCTV or dashcam footage covering the area.
To help, police have launched a reporting link on the national Major Incident Public Reporting Site. Witnesses can submit info here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4601020120H23-PO1
Alternatively, call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting reference number 46/XY/19365/20. Anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Heartbreaking Tribute From Victim’s Sister
“Stephen was the kindest, gentle giant you could meet and described by many as a legend,” said his sister Lisa Chapman after a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on 30 October.
“Four handsome boys have been left without their father and his loving beautiful partner who is expecting their third child has been left robbed of the life they had planned together as a family.
“Ginger touched the lives of so many people; he was loved by so many. All that knew him had stories that always had people laughing.
“Our family is broken without Ginger in it, this can never be fixed.
“Rest in peace my dear brother – you will never be forgotten, you will always be in our hearts forever until we meet again.”
