A physique discovered within the seek for lacking Katie Kenyon has been confirmed by police to be the mum-of-two.
Police mentioned a autopsy examination revealed she had head accidents which led to her loss of life, the Mirror reviews.
Lancashire Police introduced the information by way of a press release on Twitter on the afternoon of Sunday Might 1.
It learn: "We will now sadly affirm that the physique discovered within the Forest of Bowland is that of Katie Kenyon.
"We discovered Katie on Friday following intensive searches and she or he has now been formally recognized because the lacking Padiham mum, 33.
"A Residence Workplace autopsy examination was performed yesterday and the reason for loss of life was given as head accidents.
"Our ideas stay with Katie's household and family members at this troublesome time.
"The household continues to be supported by our specifically educated officers."
Katie, aged 33, from Padiham in Burnley, Lanarkshire was final seen at round 9.30am on Friday, April 22.
It is believed she travelled in a silver Ford Transit van from Burnley in direction of Bolton-by-Bowland.
The affirmation comes hours after Katie’s heartbroken relations paid emotional tributes to the mum-of-two.
A social media publish from her sister Jenny mentioned: “Will love you ceaselessly and at all times my stunning massive sister.”
One other learn: “Can’t thank all people sufficient for the help you may have all proven for stunning Katie and Katie’s stunning youngsters.”
Andrew Burfield, aged 50, appeared through a video hyperlink from HMP Preston for a seven-minute courtt listening to on Friday, April 29.
He was charged with the homicide of Katie Kenyon and spoke solely to verify his id through the listening to at Preston Crown Courtroom.
Burfield, of Todmorden Highway, Burnley, was remanded in custody and a trial date was set for November 14.
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