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Teen remanded over midwife murder | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
A 17-year-old youth has been remanded in custody, charged with murdering a midwife at her home. | |
Susan Williams, 58, who had worked in the Rhymnney valley for 30 years, was found dead at her home in Caerphilly last Friday morning. | |
Her family said the grandmother, who was also a senior sister at the Parklands care home in Bedwas, was a "true carer" in the community. | |
The teenager will appear again before Cwmbran youth court on Tuesday. | |
He had appeared before Caerphilly magistrates. | |
In a statement released through Gwent Police, her family said that during her time as a midwife in the maternity department of the Caerphilly Miners Hospital and as a district midwife, Ms Williams had witnessed "with pride and satisfaction" some of the babies she delivered becoming parents themselves. The community has lost a true carer and she will be sadly missed The family of Susan Williams | |
They said many had remained friends with her "until her life was taken from her". | |
The statement also said she was "much-loved" among fellow staff members and residents at the Bedwas home where she cared for the elderly and infirm. | |
"She was a naturally kind and caring person, a mother and grandmother who would not hesitate to help anyone in distress, be it a friend or a stranger," said her family. | |
"The community has lost a true carer and she will be sadly missed. | |
"Her family wish to thank everyone for their help and support at this very difficult time." | |
The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified, was remanded in custody following a brief hearing at Caerphilly magistrates' court on Monday. | |
Magistrates chairwoman Gillian Rogers adjourned the case until Tuesday when the defendant will appear before Cwmbran Youth Court. | |
As part of the murder investigation Gwent Police also arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the death and a 23-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender and witness intimidation. | |
Both have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. | |
Police discovered Ms Williams dead at her home in Mill Road at around 1120 GMT on Friday. | Police discovered Ms Williams dead at her home in Mill Road at around 1120 GMT on Friday. |