Woman Found Decomposed After Alleged Torture in Ealing
Shakira Spencer, 35, was found dead in her Ealing flat on September 25 after a neighbour raised alarm over a foul smell and her wellbeing. The state of her body was so severe that the post-mortem couldn’t determine the cause of death.
Gory Details Emerge: Alleged Beatings and Detention
Police allege Shakira was held and tortured over several days at a separate location. She reportedly suffered multiple beatings before being returned to her home, where she was discovered decomposed. Identification was only possible through dental records.
Prosecutor Ben Holt revealed that Shakira had lost a significant amount of weight in the months leading up to her death, sparking her neighbour’s concern.
Three Charged With Murder
- Lisa Richardson, 43, appeared at the Old Bailey on March 1, denying charges of murder and preventing a lawful burial.
- Pregnant co-defendant Ashana Studholme, 47, also denies the same charges.
- 25-year-old Shaun Pendlebury remains in custody and is due to enter pleas on March 24.
All three were arrested the day after Shakira’s body was found. The trial is set to begin on September 4.
