Body Found in Search for Missing Folkestone Woman Leah Daley
A tragic twist in the disappearance of 24-year-old Leah Daley, missing for over a week, has rocked Folkestone. On Friday afternoon, 17 May 2024, a body was discovered in undergrowth at The Warren—near where Leah was last seen—sparking fresh heartbreak for her family and the local community.
Leah Vanished Without a Trace
Leah was last spotted at The Warren on the evening of Monday, 5 May, around 7pm during the May bank holiday. Since then, she vanished without any contact, which her family describes as totally out of character.
- kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police launched an intense search operation around Folkestone Harbour and The Warren.
- CCTV images showing Leah’s last known movements were released to the public in hope of leads.
- The community rallied online with a Facebook group and the hashtag #findleahdaley.
Police Urge Public Help Before Sudden Discovery
Inspector Jay Langshaw pleaded: “If anyone saw or spoke to Leah between 3:30pm and 7pm on 5 May near Folkestone Harbour and The Warren, please come forward.”
Vigils and prayer gatherings were organised as community members desperately hoped for news.
Family Notified, Formal Identification Pending
A Kent Police spokesperson confirmed a body had been found but warned formal identification is still underway:
“A body has been found during a search in undergrowth at The Warren in Folkestone on the afternoon of Friday 17 May 2024. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of a 24-year-old woman reported missing from the town has been informed.”
The community is left devastated by the grim discovery. Authorities continue their investigation, urging anyone with information to contact them immediately as they search for answers in Leah’s heartbreaking case.
