Murder quiz as actress falls from luxury tower
Two arrests over tragic death of Bethany-Maria
POLICE have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder after an aspiring actress plunged to her death from a luxury tower block.
Bethany-Maria Beales, 22, is thought to have fallen from the 19th floor of the 36-storey development called the Heron in the City of London.
The suspects, both 38, were later released under police investigation.
Friends and relatives paid tribute to Bethany-Maria, who graduated from a drama, performance and theatre arts studies course last year at Roehampton University in South West London.
Her family said in a statement: “Beth was a kind, funny, loyal, intelligent, talented and beautiful person who changed the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her and lucky enough to be loved by her.
“She had the brightest smile and the most beautiful singing voice. She was our songbird.
“She had an amazing talent that, if it had been seen by the world, would have become known to millions.
“She was more than a daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, step-sister, step-auntie, god-daughter or friend. She was the world to us all. “To say we will miss her does not come close to describing how we feel. Our world will never be as bright again now that our shining star has gone.” A pal described Bethany-Maria as “insanely talented”. The former fellow student wrote online: “You were my friend on and off stage. Life will be so boring without your sparkle.” Another posted: “You were the most beautiful and wonderful soul I ever had the pleasure of knowing.” Bethany-Maria, who died on Saturday, was said to have had plans to travel to Ibiza. Her murder probe is believed to be the first by City of London Police in three years. Detective Chief Inspector Edelle Michaels said: “We would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to Bethany’s family and friends at this difficult time. “We are doing all we can to determine the circumstances of this tragic incident.”