Amanda's death remains a mystery

Amanda Edwards had been missing for eight days

The family of Amanda Edwards has yet to learn how she died after a post-mortem examination proved inconclusive.

Prayers for the 21-year-old Wiltshire nursery care assistant were said on Sunday in St Mary's Church in her home village of Purton, near Swindon.

Her body was found buried on a building site near Malmesbury on Friday.

Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death after the main suspect in the case was found hanged.

Amanda our wonderful and beautiful friend Floral tribute

Shortly before Miss Edwards' body was discovered, Ian Cortis, 48, from Swindon - held by police for four days but released without charge early on Friday - was found dead at a house in Calne.

Det Ch Supt Paul Howlett said tests at Southmead Hospital, Bristol on Saturday had not determined the cause of Miss Edwards' death.

They had shown there was no apparent natural cause and officers were awaiting the results of forensic tests.

Book of condolences

Det Ch Supt Howlett said police were not seeking to detain anyone else in connection with Miss Edwards' death.

The coroner for Wiltshire has been informed and there will be an inquest.

A post-mortem examination has confirmed the cause of death of Mr Cortis as hanging and an inquest will be opened and adjourned in the next few days.

The married father-of-two was a plasterer who is said to have worked at the building site.

Wiltshire Police have voluntarily referred the matter to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) who will supervise an investigation into his death.

'Thank you'

Floral tributes have been placed at The Knoll, the building site where Miss Edwards' body was found.

One reads: "Dearest Amanda we love you. From Sandra and all the girls at Little Foxes Nursery School."

Another bunch of flowers has a label saying: "Amanda our wonderful and beautiful friend who was always so full of sweetness and light.

"Thank you for caring for our son. Always in our hearts, Nikki, Paul and Lewis."

A book of condolences has been opened in the church in Purton.

Young people in the village have started a fund for her family at the Royal George pub.