Man charged with murder after body found in top hotel

»»A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a woman at a hotel.

The body of Samantha Mickleburgh, 54, was found at the five-star Pennyhill Park Hotel in Bagshot, Surrey, on Sunday, April 14, the day after James Cartwright’s 0th birthday, which it is believed the pair were celebrating the night before.

Surrey Police launched a murder investigation and arrested Cartwright on suspicion of murder on Friday, April 19.

Cartwright, 0, of West Street in Axminster, has been charged with murder and controlling and coercive behaviour.

He appeared ay Guildford Magistrates Court on Monday, April 22. He was due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on Wednesday, April 24.

Paying tribute to her, Samantha’s family described her as “an incredible mother” and a “much cherished daughter”.

They said: “We are devastated by the loss of Samantha, an incredible mother, beautiful, much cherished daughter, and friend. Loved by many, she was a true example of class, integrity and dedication to those around her. Lighting up any room she entered with her vivacious personality and endearing smile.

“No words can truly capture all her beloved qualities and nothing will ever fill the hole left in the lives of those who loved her.”

Her two children added: “Nothing can prepare you to face the world without your parents at a young age. Our mother had been both parents to us since the loss of our father and she was doing such an amazing job at it. No finer example of a mum could there be, we will feel the loss in every aspect of our lives.

“We are grateful to be such a close family and for the support we continue to receive from those who knew Samantha. We as a family wish for privacy at this impossibly difficult time.”

Detective Inspector Debbie Birch said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.”

If you have any information that may assist the investigation, contact Surrey Police quoting PR/45240041581.