Susan Everard has paid tribute to her daughter Sarah, describing her as a “loving and caring young woman” who “added to the beauty of the world”, on the fifth anniversary of her murder.
Writing for British Vogue, Mrs Everard recalled Sarah’s humour, principled nature, and love of fashion. She said she missed swapping recipes, asking for advice, and hearing her daughter’s laugh. “She was thoughtful, dependable and highly principled,” she wrote.
Sarah Everard, 33, was kidnapped, raped and murdered by off-duty Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens in March 2021. Couzens is serving a whole-life sentence. The case sparked widespread outrage and protests over women’s safety.
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley acknowledged that some women still do not trust the police, but said progress is being made to “root out” dangerous officers. Women’s Aid chief executive Farah Nazeer said the murder exposed “entrenched misogyny” within the force and called for further action.
