A family has paid tribute to a mother found dead in Dartmouth, saying "her light touched our lives". Rebecca Grass, 46, was found deceased at an address in Newcomen Road on October 6, prompting a murder investigation.
Charges and court appearance
Devon and Cornwall Police reported that Luke Rigby, 38, of Newcomen Road, Dartmouth, has been charged with murder. He is due to appear at Plymouth Crown Court on November 12.
Rigby faces six further charges related to the same incident, including assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, three counts of assault by beating, racially aggravated public order, and assault on an emergency worker.
Family statement
A family statement, posted on the Devon and Cornwall Police website, read: "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."
The case is set to proceed at Plymouth Crown Court on November 12.
