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Rayleigh woman's mystery death
2:39am Saturday 17th May 2008
A RAYLEIGH woman has been named as the victim of a horrific accident.
She was Karen Crews, 50, of Alexandra Road.
Her dismembered body was found on A12 at Capel St Mary, on the Suffolk-Essex border, on Tuesday evening.
Police are trying to find out what happened.
A blue Peugeot 406, believed to belong to Mrs Crews, was discovered at a nearby lay-by and taken away for forensic examination.
Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk Police on 01473 613500.
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quoteKaren was a lovely lady i cant belive this has happened. Our thoughts and sympathy's go out to all the family.
aimee, Rayleigh says...
3:41pm Tue 20 May 08
My thoughts are with her family.
Ashleigh, Rayleigh says...
3:59pm Tue 20 May 08
My thoughts are with her family, friends, and all that knew her.
Its A Terrible loss.
kellyanne holmes, rayleigh-essex says...
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