Murder inquiry closed due to lack of evidence
71-YEAR-OLD RELEASED WITH NO FURTHER ACTION, POLICE SAY
A MURDER investigation into the death of a woman has been closed due to insufficient evidence.
Elaine Geoghegan, 70, was found face down in the pond in her back garden in Shellan Close, Market Harborough, on August 12, 2019.
Police were called to the home at 10.40am by the ambulance service.
Despite efforts by paramedics to revive her, Mrs Geoghegan was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination was not able to determine the cause of her death.
Police launched a murder investigation and arrested a man from Market Harborough in November, 2020.
But now the force has confirmed that there is insufficient evidence to continue with a criminal inquiry into Mrs Geoghegan’s death. A 71-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has now been released with no further action, police said.
A file will be submitted to HM Coroner.
Detective Inspector Nicole Main said: “This has been a complex case which has been fully investigated over the past two years to establish the circumstances of Mrs Geoghegan’s death. “Following these inquiries, a man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has now been released with no further action. “Thank you to everyone who has assisted us with our inquiries and the team of officers and staff who have worked so hard on this investigation to establish the full facts. “Our thoughts remain with the family of Mrs Geoghegan.”
A man arrested on suspicion of murder has now been released with no further action
Det Insp Nicole Main