Two men charged with murder after 'gentle and caring' daughter, 33, is found dead in house

Published: 10:43 BST, 4 October 2026 | Updated: 10:52 BST, 4 October 2026

Two men have been charged with murder after a 'gentle and caring' daughter was found dead at a house in Lincolnshire.

Police were called to Hogsthorpe just after 9am on Tuesday following reports a woman had died.

Officers discovered the body of Hayley Ann Marson, 33, at a property on Thames Street.

John Scott, 52, of no fixed address and John Welby, 65, of Thames Street, have been charged with murder.

They appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on Friday and were remanded into custody. Both suspects are due to appear at court again on Monday.

Ms Marson's family have now paid tribute to their 'beautiful daughter, loving sister, cherished granddaughter and wonderful auntie'.

They said in a statement: 'Hayley was taken from us far too soon, leaving a space in our family that can never truly be filled. There are simply no words to describe how much she was loved and how deeply she will be missed every single day.

'Hayley was a gentle and caring soul who would do anything for anyone. She had a heart of gold and was always willing to help those around her. 

Officers discovered the body of Hayley Ann Marson (pictured), 33, at a property on Thames Street

'Along with her kind heart came a big personality that could never be forgotten. She brought laughter, smiles and so many memories that we will treasure forever.

'Although we would give anything to have just one more day with her, we will carry Hayley with us always - in our hearts, in our memories and in the stories we share.'

The family said they needed space to 'come to terms with a life that has been taken far too soon'. 

'We appreciate everyone's love, kindness and understanding, but for now, we would simply like to be left to grieve together as a family.

'Taken too soon, loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

'Forever our daughter, sister, granddaughter and auntie. Forever our Hayley,' they added.

Detective Inspector Melissa Rooke of the Major Crime Unit said: 'We are working at pace to provide answers to Hayley's family, and our thoughts remain very much with them at this tragic time.

'Multiple lines of enquiry are ongoing as we work to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death.

'At this stage, we believe this to be an isolated incident and do not consider there to be any wider risk to the public.

'Our investigation continues as we work to build a full evidential picture and progress this case through the criminal justice process.'

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Police via the public portal on their website.