Luke Rigby, 38, of Newcomen Road, Dartmouth, has been charged with murder after 46-year-old Rebecca Grass was found dead at an address in the same road on October 6.
Devon and Cornwall Police said Rigby will appear at Plymouth Crown Court on November 12. He faces six further charges related to the same incident: assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, three counts of assault by beating, racially aggravated public order, and assault on an emergency worker.
Family tribute
In a statement posted on the Devon and Cornwall Police website, Rebecca Grass's family said: "The sudden and tragic loss of Becky is something we, as her family, cannot describe nor come to terms with.
"Becky was a precious mother, daughter, sister, and aunty whose light touched all our lives, and her memory will forever bring love and hope to our hearts.
"We ask that everyone who knew and cared for Becky as we did remember her as we do as the kindest soul, and an example to us all of true friendship.
"As our family comes to terms with its grief at this difficult time, we ask for privacy and your respect to allow us to mourn this tragedy."
Next steps
The case is set to proceed at Plymouth Crown Court on November 12.
