A man has been charged with murder as part of an ongoing investigation into the deaths of a married couple on Mersea Island near Colchester. The incident came to light when the ambulance service alerted the police to concerns for the welfare of two individuals at a residence on Victory Road on Sunday, April 9, at approximately 1:30 pm.
Upon arrival, officers sadly discovered the bodies of Stephen Baxter, 61, and Carol Baxter, 64. Initially, their deaths were considered unexpected and non-suspicious. Police began working to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
