Inquest conclusion of unlawful killing in the death of a Leicester woman who’s murder case remains unsolved
A murder investigation was launched but was discontinued due to a lack of evidence
Last updated 8th May 2025
A coroner has concluded the death of a Leicester woman - almost a decade ago - was an unlawful killing.
Mumtaz Member was found at her home in Stoneygate, by her family, on the 12th of December 2015 with “excessive injuries”.
The inquest, which has lasted a week, has included evidence from experts, including a Forensic Pathologist, Scientist and some relatives of the 56 year old.
Today the Senior Coroner, Professor Catherine Mason summed up saying Mumtaz Member "had been brutally assaulted and her injuries were severe and excessive."
She added that "Despite an extensive and prolonged police investigation this death remains unresolved. However, on a balance of probabilities, Mumtaz was killed by a person or persons as yet unidentified."
Her cause of death was ruled blunt force head and facial injuries.
The Senior Coroner addressing the family added that Mumtaz "cruelly lost her life on 12 December 2015 after being killed. As a result, her life was cut too short. This huge loss will be borne by her family for the rest of their lives.
"It has been a long journey, just over 9 years, for you, the family, to get the answers you wanted as to how Mumtaz came by her death.
"It has been a difficult journey getting to this stage, and while I’ve been able to answer some of your questions, like the police, I have not been able to find the answer of who killed her. Sadly, this death remains unresolved and has not identified and brought to justice whoever is responsible for the unlawful killing of Mumtaz."
The mother of 3 was called “the heart of the family” in a pen portrait on the first day.
The Member family shared with us how she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister:
"She was much loved by her family and is missed greatly by them all."
The family added that they're grateful to the Coroner for allowing important facts to emerge during the Inquest and for her "careful and sensitive approach throughout... what has been a very difficult process."
"The true killer of Mumtaz is still out there. The family sincerely hopes that person who the Coroner described as unidentified is caught and brought to justice. But for now, they wish to get on with their lives and remember Mumtaz as the wonderful person she was."
Leicestershire Police issued the statement below following the conclusion:
"We acknowledge the outcome of HM Coroner’s inquest into Mrs Member’s death.
"Her death remains an unsolved murder case. Despite extensive enquiries and numerous appeals for information we have not been able to identify the person or people responsible for her horrific death.
"We still truly believe the answer to who was responsible for this heinous crime remains within the community.
"We owe it to Mrs Member to bring those responsible for her death to justice. If anyone has any information they are urged to get in touch."