Woman who was 'beautiful inside and out' found dead as cops make murder arrest

22 January 2024 , 19:06

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Police have investigated the death since last night (Image: Liverpool Echo)

This is the young woman - described as "beautiful inside and out" - found dead at a home yesterday afternoon as police today confirmed a murder arrest.

Kimberlie Donoghue, who was in her 30s, has been hailed as the "most caring girl" in tributes from her loved ones after police said an investigation into her death - treated as unexplained - is ongoing. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to a police station for questioning.

The death of Kimberlie, from Kirkby, Merseyside, has devastated the community, including the woman's friends who paid tribute to her today. One friend posted on Facebook: "I can't believe what has happened in the last 24 hours it's absolutely heartbreaking. We had some great times growing up. Absolutely awful. Kimberlie Donoghue thinking of all the family x."

Tributes have flooded in for Kimberlie Donoghue (Facebook)

Another wrote: "Can’t believe what’s happened! You were the purest, most caring girl I’ve ever known. You were always there for others before yourself and as a mum you were one of a kind. Rest in peace angel and you will never leave anyone’s mind who had the pleasure of knowing you as a person."

A third wrote: "How can this world be so cruel? You were one of a kind Kimberlie Donoghue. The one who got me up when I was down, the one to make any silent room loud. You were an amazing friend to everyone and I’ll never forget you. I love you so much."

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A fourth said: "Rest in paradise Kimberlie Donoghue. Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Sending all my love to your family and your four babies. Life really is so unfair, feeling all kinds of emotions this morning. Fly High Gorgeous."

Liverpool Echo yesterday reported how police and forensics swarmed the residential road. Pictures of the scene showed a row of houses cordoned off from the pavement, with police attention focusing on one house in particular.

Chief Inspector Colin Dyer, of Merseyside Constabulary, said: "We are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry as we seek to establish what has taken place. Witness enquiries are being carried out in the local area and we are examining local CCTV and Ring doorbell footage to build a picture of what has happened.

"We would ask anyone who was in the area of Roughwood Drive this afternoon who saw or heard anything to contact us as a matter of urgency. Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting log 620 of 21st January."

Charlotte Hadfield