Tragic Isle of Wight Couple at Heart of Murder Probe
Raymond and Elise Birt are at the centre of a chilling investigation on the Isle of Wight. Raymond was found dead in an upstairs bedroom, a note left beside his body.
Wife Elise Fighting for Life in Hospital
Elise Birt remains in a serious condition in hospital. Police were called just after 10.20pm on Sunday evening by their son-in-law, who raised the alarm. At the scene, officers reportedly found a large number of tablets.
Parkinson’s and Poisoning: What We Know So Far
- Raymond was suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
- He had reportedly been given a large quantity of tablets before his death.
- Forensic officers have been at the property since 8am, collecting evidence and photographing the scene.
Police believe there is a seven to eight-hour window before the discovery of the bodies. The investigation is ongoing.
