Family pay tribute to ‘much-loved’ mum as death investigated as murder
A 39-year-old man has been charged following the death of 28-year-old Karlie Sone in Ipswich
A 28-year-old woman, whose death is being investigated as murder, has been formally identified, while her family have paid tribute to her.
Karlie Sone, from Ipswich, was found unresponsive by officers after concerns were raised for her welfare in the early morning hours of Tuesday 10 March.
Police attended an address in Russet Road, Ipswich where Karlie was unresponsive, and was later declared deceased.
Her cause of death is pending further investigation following a Home Office post-mortem examination that took place on Wednesday 11 March.
In a tribute, Karlie's family said:
"Our beloved Karlie Sone was a much-loved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, auntie, and friend.
"Our family is absolutely devastated that our beautiful Karlie has been ripped away from her two daughters and her family and friends, leaving an unfillable void in all of our hearts.
"The tragic loss of Karlie has meant that her daughters will now have to face life and grow up without their amazing loving mummy by their side. They were her absolute world.
"Karlie was the most beautiful caring soul you could ever wish to meet; she lit up any room she walked into; her smile and her infectious laugh would brighten everyone's day. She was so funny and would always have all that knew her laughing. If Karlie wasn’t surrounding herself with family, she was with her incredible friends raving all the way through the night to drum and bass which was her second passion after being a mother.
"Karlie will always be in our thoughts and memories, and she will never be forgotten. Although she will be sorely missed, she will live on through her daughters who will always be loved and cherished as she would have wanted.
"We would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family and strangers who have generously rallied to support our family at this difficult time.
"We will never get over loosing Karlie, and we will forever be heartbroken.
"Rest in peace Karlie, we all love you so much."
Previous arrest:
Police arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with Karlie's death on Tuesday morning (10 March) and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
Paul Stevenson, of Fletcher Road in Ipswich, was subsequently charged with murder.
He appeared before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 12 March and at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 13 March and has been remanded in custody pending his next hearing on Monday 11 May.