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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Two Men Charged with Murder in Lincolnshire Woman's Death

Hayley Ann Marson, 33, was found deceased at a property, leading to murder charges against two individuals.

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Two Men Charged with Murder in Lincolnshire Woman's Death

Two men have been charged with murder following the discovery of Hayley Ann Marson, 33, deceased at a house in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire.

Police were called to the scene on Thames Street shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Officers found Ms. Marson's body at the property. John Scott, 52, of no fixed address, and John Welby, 65, of Thames Street, have since been charged with murder.

The two suspects appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on Friday and were remanded in custody. They are scheduled to appear in court again on Monday.

Ms. Marson's family described her as a "gentle and caring soul" with a "heart of gold." In a statement, they said: "Hayley was taken from us far too soon, leaving a space in our family that can never truly be filled. There are simply no words to describe how much she was loved and how deeply she will be missed every single day."

They added that Ms. Marson had a "big personality that could never be forgotten" and that she brought "laughter, smiles and so many memories." The family has requested privacy to grieve.

Detective Inspector Melissa Rooke of the Major Crime Unit stated that the investigation is proceeding at pace to provide answers to the family, whose thoughts remain with them during this "tragic time." Multiple lines of inquiry are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.

"At this stage, we believe this to be an isolated incident and do not consider there to be any wider risk to the public," DI Rooke said. "Our investigation continues as we work to build a full evidential picture and progress this case through the criminal justice process."

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them via their website's public portal.


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