A ‘beautiful’ woman suffered multiple stab wounds when she was found dead at her home in a Halloween horror killing, an inquest heard.
Eleanor O’Dell, 33, was described as a ‘ray of sunshine’ before being killed on Halloween as a man has been charged with her murder.
At the inquest opening, it was said emergency services were called to Eleanor’s home in Llandudno, North Wales, and found she suffered ‘multiple stab wounds.’
She was pronounced dead at 8.30pm on October 3 by a paramedic and formally identified by police who matched her driving license and tattooed evidence.
Kate Robertson, assistant coroner for North Wales, adjourned the hearing pending results of the criminal proceedings.
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Christopher Ellis, 36, was charged with Eleanor’s murder and appeared in court last week.
The seaside town was full of trick-or-treaters at the time of Eleanor’s death – and police asked for anyone on the Halloween activities to come forward.
Police urged anyone who may have been out trick-or-treating with children, or celebrating Halloween, in the area between 19:00 and 20:30 to contact them.
Senior investigating officer Det Insp Rob Mahoney said: ‘You may have seen or heard something, or have dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist our inquiries.
‘Our condolences remain with Eleanor’s friends and loved ones following her tragic death.’
Ellis, of no fixed address, appeared by video link at Caernarfon Crown Court last week but spoke only to confirm his name.
His Honour Judge Thomas set a trial date at Mould Crown Court for April 19, which is expected to last up to two weeks.
In a tribute, her family said: ‘Eleanor was gentle by nature and a ray of sunshine to all. Our worlds have been crushed by the loss of our beautiful girl.
‘She has been taken from us and our hearts are truly broken. We appreciate all the love she has received, and we are thankful for all the words of support.’
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