Daughter's shock at rural murder

Post-mortem tests showed Georgina Edmonds died from head injuries

The daughter of a 77-year-old woman found murdered in rural Hampshire has told of her shock at her mother's violent death.

Georgina Edmonds, 77, was found dead by her son in the kitchen of her home in Kiln Lane, Brambridge, on 11 January.

Her daughter Doddie Edmonds works as a nurse in Kenya and Sudan, where she said "violent things often happen".

"But I could never have imagined such a terrible thing happening to my mother at home in her own cottage," she said.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mrs Edmonds died of extensive head injuries.

We've got to catch this person Doddie Edmonds Daughter

"I am very shocked, probably more so because I work as a nurse in Kenya and Sudan," her daughter continued.

"I'd like to thank the community for their kindness and support and their assistance to the police.

"Everyone has a mother or a grandmother - if anybody has any information, no matter how small, about who may be responsible, please contact the police.

"We've got to catch this person."

Since Friday, officers have been searching a house in Twyford Road, two miles from where Mrs Edmonds was killed.

A distinctive key fob, Mrs Edmonds' cash card, cheque book and handbag have all been missing since the killing.

Officers said a number of items had been discovered, which would be looked at as part of the investigation.

About 250 officers are involved in the investigation.

Detectives also want to talk to anyone who used the footpath that runs alongside the River Itchen, south from Brambridge towards Highbridge Road, Allbrook Hill and Twyford Road.

Four men were arrested on 14 January. Three of them were released without charge the following day, while a 37-year-old man was released on bail.