Yahoo News Gaynor Lord – latest: Husband ‘distraught’ as results of post-mortem released
Gaynor Lord’s heartbroken family have told friends of their pain as specialist divers found a body in the hunt for the missing Norwich mother.
A family friend said the 55-year-old’s loved ones were left “distraught” after she disappeared, telling The Times: “Gaynor’s husband Clive is totally lost. He doesn’t understand at all what’s happened.”
Following a week-long search, Norfolk Police confirmed that an as-yet unidentified body was pulled from the River Wensum by underwater search teams on Friday morning.
The force said a post-mortem examination of the body found “no indications of any third-party involvement”.
Lord’s daughter Charlotte, 24, had shared police appeals several times on social media. Her latest tragic update confirmed a body had been found.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley, Norfolk’s county policing commander, said: “The post-mortem examination has found no signs that any other parties were involved.
“Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Gaynor’s disappearance.
“We will pursue all lines of inquiry to understand why she went missing.”
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Body pulled from river in search for missing Norwich mother Gaynor Lord
No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river
Full timeline of Lord’s last known movements
CCTV shows missing mother’s last known moments
Friend of missing mother details last call
Recap: CCTV shows missing mother Gaynor Lord’s last known moments
10:20 , Tara Cobham
Footage shows Gaynor Lord’s last-known movements before she went missing in Norwich on Friday, 8 December.
Police released CCTV showing the 55-year-old walking to and from the cathedral on Queens Street before continuing to walk along St George’s Street at 3.49pm.
She then walks along St Crispins Road towards Pitt Street and up St Augustines Street at 4.01pm, which was the last sighting of her on CCTV.
Holly Patrick reports:
Gaynor Lord: CCTV shows missing mother’s last known moments
Recap: Friend of missing mother Gaynor Lord details last call
10:16 , Tara Cobham
A friend of missing Norwich woman Gaynor Lord has detailed the last phone call she received from her on the day she was last seen.
Ms Lord, a mother of three, was reported missing in Norwich last Friday (8 December) after failing to return home from work.
Julie Butcher received a call from Ms Lord at 2.15pm that day but had to cut it short to speak to a client.
Speaking to Sky News on Thursday (14 December), Ms Butcher said: “I said could I call her back and she said ‘yes’.”
She later called Ms Lord but could not get through to her.
Ms Butcher said: “I wish I had never answered that call.”
Lucy Leeson reports:
Gaynor Lord: Friend of missing mother details last call
Gaynor Lord’s husband ‘distraught’
08:00 , Tara Cobham
Gaynor Lord’s heartbroken family have told friends of their pain as specialist divers found a body in the hunt for the missing Norwich mother.
A family friend said the 55-year-old’s loved ones were left “distraught” after she disappeared, telling The Times: “Gaynor’s husband Clive is totally lost. He doesn’t understand at all what’s happened.”
Mapped: Lord’s last known movements
07:00 , Matt Mathers
Wensum Park reopened
06:00 , Matt Mathers
Norfolk Police have confirmed that Wensum Park, which was closed throughout the investigation into the missing mother Gaynor Lord, has now reopened.
It comes after a body was recovered in the River Wensum on Friday, a week after the mother-of-three went missing.
A post-mortem examination was concluded on Saturday and police are confident there was no third party involvement.
Police: ‘We will pursue all lines of enquiry to understand why she went missing’
05:00 , Matt Mathers
In a statement on Saturday, Norfolk Police said they would “pursue all lines of enquiry” to understand why mother-of-three Gaynor Lord went missing over a week ago.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley said: “The post-mortem examination has found no signs that any other parties were involved.
“Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Gaynor’s disappearance.
“We will pursue all lines of inquiry to understand why she went missing.
“Our thoughts remain with Gaynor’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Gaynor Lord eyewitness says she saw ‘calm’ mother-of-three doing yoga pose in park before disappearance
04:00 , Matt Mathers
Gaynor Lord eyewitness says she saw ‘calm’ mother-of-three doing yoga pose in park before disappearance
An eyewitness who saw Ms Lord before she went missing has spoken out.
The witness says she saw the missing mother laying down her coat before performing what appeared to be a yoga pose. She said Ms Lord “appeared quite calm” although felt the action was “odd” for the time of day.
Watch below:
Gaynor Lord police give update after body found in search for missing mother
03:00 , Matt Mathers
Police have said there is no evidence of third-party involvement after a body was found in the search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord.
Norfolk Police said the body of a female was recovered from the River Wensum in Norwich on Friday (15 December), a week after she disappeared.
Two members of the dive team could be seen recovering the body from the river in Norwich on Friday after marking the area of water with an orange buoy.
In a statement to reporters after the discovery, Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley said: “We remain open-minded to the circumstances of Gaynor’s disappearance and we’ll continue to pursue all lines of inquiry to ascertain why she went missing.”
Watch the clip here:
Gaynor Lord police give update after body found in search for missing mother
Everything we know about missing mother-of-three
02:00 , Matt Mathers
Ms Lord, a retail assistant at the Jarrold department store, went to work as usual on Friday but left early. She was due to finish at 4pm.
She left work via Bedford Street at around 2.45pm. From there, she walked along London Street, Queens Street and towards the city cathedral.
Full report:
Gaynor Lord: Everything we know about missing mother-of-three
What happened to Gaynor Lord’s belongings?
01:00 , Matt Mathers
Lydia Patrick reports:
Police found a number of Ms Lord’s belongings scattered in Wensum Park next to the river where they were conducting the main search.
Clothing, a mobile phone and glasses were found dispersed around the park 1.5 miles from her workplace in a department store. Her coat was found in the River Wensum itself.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley from Norfolk Police said the force had used sonar equipment across the river which was an “extraordinarily challenging environment” for them to work in.
No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river
00:01 , Matt Mathers
Detectives investigating the disappearance of mother-of-three Gaynor Lord have said there is no evidence a third party was involved in the death of a woman whose body was found in a river during the search.
The 55-year-old vanished after leaving work in Norwich city centre early at 2.45pm on December 8.
Full report:
Gaynor Lord search: No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river
In pictures: Floral tributes left for Gaynor Lord as body recovered from river to be identified on Sunday
Sunday 17 December 2023 23:00 , Matt Mathers
CCTV shows missing mother’s last known moments
Sunday 17 December 2023 22:00 , Matt Mathers
Footage shows Gaynor Lord’s last-known movements before she went missing in Norwich on Friday, 8 December.
Police have released CCTV showing the 55-year-old walking to and from the cathedral on Queens Street before continuing to walk along St George’s Street at 3.49pm.
She then walks along St Crispins Road towards Pitt Street and up St Augustines Street at 4.01pm, which was the last sighting of her on CCTV.
“We are particularly keen on hearing from anyone who may have seen Gaynor in the cathedral grounds,” Norwich policing commander Superintendent Wes Hornigold said.
Watch the clip here:
Gaynor Lord: CCTV shows missing mother’s last known moments
Body pulled from river in search for missing Norwich mother Gaynor Lord
Sunday 17 December 2023 21:00 , Matt Mathers
Specialist divers pulled a body from a river on Friday morning following a week-long search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord.
Police have been desperately searching for Lord since last Friday after she failed to return home from work in Norwich city centre.
Athena Stavrou reports:
Body pulled from river following a week-long search for missing mother Gaynor Lord
Friend of missing mother details last call
Sunday 17 December 2023 20:00 , Matt Mathers
A friend of missing Norwich woman Gaynor Lord has detailed the last phone call she received from her on the day she was last seen.
Ms Lord, a mother of three, was reported missing in Norwich last Friday (8 December) after failing to return home from work.
Julie Butcher received a call from Ms Lord at 2.15pm that day but had to cut it short to speak to a client.
Speaking to Sky News on Thursday (14 December), Ms Butcher said: “I said could I call her back and she said ‘yes’.”
She later called Ms Lord but could not get through to her.
Ms Butcher said: “I wish I had never answered that call.”
You can listen to the interview here:
Gaynor Lord: Friend of missing mother details last call
In pictures: Floral tributes left for Gaynor Lord as body recovered from river to be identified on Sunday
Sunday 17 December 2023 19:03 , Maira Butt
Floral tributes laid near gates of Wensum Park after discovery of body
Sunday 17 December 2023 18:03 , Maira Butt
Floral tributes to Ms Lord were laid near the gates of Wensum Park after the discovery of a body on Friday.
One of them said: “Gaynor may you be at peace. God bless your family.”
Two members of the dive team could be seen recovering the body from the river in Norwich on Friday morning after marking the area of water with an orange buoy.
At about 12pm, officers could be seen recovering a body from the river in a black bag.
Police previously confirmed they consulted officers from Lancashire Constabulary who worked on the search for Nicola Bulley.
Gaynor Lord search: No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river
Sunday 17 December 2023 17:03 , Maira Butt
Detectives investigating the disappearance of mother-of-three Gaynor Lord have said there is no evidence a third party was involved in the death of a woman whose body was found in a river during the search.
Norfolk Police said a body was found in the River Wensum on Friday.
A post-mortem examination was carried out on Saturday morning and found no indication a third party was involved, the force added.
Police said formal identification is due to take place on Sunday and Mrs Lord’s family has been informed of the development.
Gaynor Lord search: No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river
Final CCTV footage of mother-of-three before she went missing
Sunday 17 December 2023 16:03 , Maira Butt
Before Gaynor Lord went missing, CCTV documented her visiting a number of places after leaving early from her workplace.
The footage below shows her last known sighting before she disappeared.
The 55-year-old is seen walking along St Augustine’s Street, Norwich, at 4:01pm on Friday 8 December.
What happened to Gaynor Lord’s belongings?
Sunday 17 December 2023 15:03 , Maira Butt
Lydia Patrick reports:
Police found a number of Ms Lord’s belongings scattered in Wensum Park next to the river where they were conducting the main search.
Clothing, a mobile phone and glasses were found dispersed around the park 1.5 miles from her workplace in a department store. Her coat was found in the River Wensum itself.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley from Norfolk Police said the force had used sonar equipment across the river which was an “extraordinarily challenging environment” for them to work in.
Read here for more unanswered questions in the search for mother-of-three.
Gaynor Lord eyewitness says she saw ‘calm’ mother-of-three doing yoga pose in park before disappearance
Sunday 17 December 2023 14:03 , Maira Butt
An eyewitness who saw Ms Lord before she went missing has spoken out.
The witness says she saw the missing mother laying down her coat before performing what appeared to be a yoga pose. She said Ms Lord “appeared quite calm” although felt the action was “odd” for the time of day.
Watch the full statement below.
In pictures: Body found and post-mortem examination conducted in Gaynor Lord search
Sunday 17 December 2023 13:03 , Maira Butt
A body has been found in the search for Gaynor Lord. It is yet to be identified and Norfolk Police have confirmed the identification process will take place on Sunday.
A post-mortem examination conducted on Saturday ruled out any “third-party involvement” and police confirmed they were not treating the death as suspicious.
Video: Friend of Gaynor Lord details last call
Sunday 17 December 2023 12:03 , Maira Butt
A friend of missing Norwich woman Gaynor Lord has detailed the last phone call she received from her on the day she was last seen.
Ms Lord, a mother of three, was reported missing in Norwich last Friday 8 December after failing to return home from work.
Julie Butcher received a call from Ms Lord at 2.15pm that day but had to cut it short to speak to a client.
Speaking to Sky News on Thursday, Ms Butcher said: “I said could I call her back and she said ‘yes’.”
She later called Ms Lord but could not get through to her.
Ms Butcher said: “I wish I had never answered that call.”
Police: ‘We will pursue all lines of enquiry to understand why she went missing'
Sunday 17 December 2023 11:03 , Maira Butt
In a statement on Saturday, Norfolk Police said they would “pursue all lines of enquiry” to understand why mother-of-three Gaynor Lord went missing over a week ago.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley said: “The post-mortem examination has found no signs that any other parties were involved.
“Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Gaynor’s disappearance.
“We will pursue all lines of inquiry to understand why she went missing.
“Our thoughts remain with Gaynor’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Wensum Park reopened
Sunday 17 December 2023 10:02 , Maira Butt
Norfolk Police have confirmed that Wensum Park, which was closed throughout the investigation into the missing mother Gaynor Lord, has now reopened.
It comes after a body was recovered in the River Wensum on Friday, a week after the mother-of-three went missing.
A post-mortem examination was concluded on Saturday and police are confident there was no third party involvement.
Formal identification due to take place
Sunday 17 December 2023 09:03 , Maira Butt
A post-mortem examination took place on Saturday following the discovery of a body in Wensum Park on Friday in the hunt for missing mother, Gaynor Lord.
Norfolk Police said that “formal identification is due to take place” on Sunday.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley, Norfolk’s County Policing Commander, said: “The post-mortem examination has found no signs that any other parties were involved.
“Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Gaynor’s disappearance. We will pursue all lines of enquiry to understand why she went missing.
“Our thoughts remain with Gaynor’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Gaynor Lord: Unanswered questions over mystery of mother who went missing
Sunday 17 December 2023 08:23 , Maira Butt
Was Ms Lord behaving out of character?
Leaving work was early was unusual for Ms Lord, friends and family have told the police. The force added they “can’t explain” some of the missing woman’s behaviour in the CCTV footage.
One witness saw the 55-year-old ‘practicing yoga’ in the park around the time she went missing.
Rosie Richards said she saw a woman fitting the Ms Lord’s description in the park last Friday.
“She was sort of putting her coat down on the floor and sort of performing a yoga pose. It just seemed a bit off at this time because obviously it was starting to get dark,” Ms Richards added.
Detectives searching for Ms Lord say they have not been able to establish Ms Lord’s state of mind when she went missing with “any degree of confidence”.
Her friend Julie Butcher said she seemed “fine” when they last met on Tuesday last week.
“We were talking. She was a bit busy but we were talking about Christmas and she seemed fine, no different to the usual Gaynor. She was quite upbeat and happy,” Ms Butcher told the BBC.
Unanswered questions over mystery of missing mother who vanished after leaving work
No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river
Sunday 17 December 2023 07:00 , Matt Mathers
Detectives investigating the disappearance of mother-of-three Gaynor Lord have said there is no evidence a third party was involved in the death of a woman whose body was found in a river during the search.
The 55-year-old vanished after leaving work in Norwich city centre early at 2.45pm on December 8.
Full report:
Gaynor Lord search: No third-party involvement in death of woman found in river
Death not suspicious - Norfolk Police
Sunday 17 December 2023 06:00 , Matt Mathers
A Home Office post-mortem examination took place on Saturday morning following the discovery of a body on Friday in the search for missing woman, Gaynor Lord.
The post-mortem examination has found no indications of any third-party involvement. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Ms Lord’s family has been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers. Formal identification is due to take place tomorrow.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley, Norfolk’s County Policing Commander, said: “The post-mortem examination has found no signs that any other parties were involved.
“Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Gaynor’s disappearance. We will pursue all lines of enquiry to understand why she went missing.
“Our thoughts remain with Gaynor’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Wensum Park was closed throughout the investigation but has now reopened.
Full timeline of Lord’s last known movements
Sunday 17 December 2023 03:00 , Matt Mathers
Timeline of Gaynor’s last known movements
Norfolk Police have confirmed the timeline of Gaynor’s movements in the city centre:
2.44pm – Gaynor is working at the Bullards Gin counter in the basement at Jarrold department store – her clothing is clearly visible
2.45-2.46pm – She leaves the store via the loading bay on Bedford Street
2.47pm – Walks onto London Street past the Cosy Club
2.48pm – Gaynor makes her way onto Queens Street and walks toward the Cathedral
2.50pm – Gaynor walks into the cathedral grounds
2.57pm – Gaynor walks along Riverside Walk
3.12pm – Gaynor is seen walking back on Riverside Walk, on to Cotman Fields and crosses Bishopgate
3.13pm – Gaynor continues to talk on Riverside Road towards the cathedral
3.22pm – Gaynor is seen on The Close at the cathedral entrance – shortly before exiting through the archway she puts her coat on
3.23pm – She is seen to walk away from the cathedral on Queens Street – here you can see a clear image of the coat she was wearing
3.49pm – This is the last sighting of Gaynor on CCTV near the Playhouse on St George’s Street
3.53pm – Walks along St Crispins Road towards Pitt Street
4.01pm – Gaynor walks up St Augustines Street
4.03pm – Walks on to Baker Street
4.07pm – The final sighting of Gaynor is on Green Hills Road/St Martins Road junction
Mapped: Lord’s last known movements
Sunday 17 December 2023 01:00 , Matt Mathers
Divers searched Norwich river in hunt for missing mother
Saturday 16 December 2023 23:00 , Matt Mathers
Specialist divers scoured the River Wensum on Thursday, 14 December, as the search for Gaynor Lord entered its sixth day.
A white tent was pitched by the water where the 55-year-old’s coat was found by a member of the public on Friday evening (8 December).
The mother-of-three’s belongings, including clothing, two rings, a mobile phone and glasses, were found scattered in the park.
CCTV of Ms Lord’s last-known movements before she went missing in Norwich showed the 55-year-old walking on St Augustines Street at 4.01pm, which was the most recent sighting of her.
Gaynor Lord: Divers search Norwich river in hunt for missing mother
Norfolk reached out to Nicola Bulley police for advice
Saturday 16 December 2023 22:00 , Matt Mathers
The police who searched for Gaynor Lord reached out to the force involved in the hunt for Nicola Bulley for
Lancashire Police confirmed colleagues in Norfolk had been in contact as they tried to find Gaynor Lord, who vanished in similar circumstances.
Full report:
Police searching for missing mother Gaynor Lord reach out to Nicola Bulley force
Where was Lord last seen? CCTV shows missing mother’s last known moments
Saturday 16 December 2023 21:00 , Matt Mathers
Footage shows Gaynor Lord’s last-known movements before she went missing in Norwich on Friday, 8 December.
Police have released CCTV showing the 55-year-old walking to and from the cathedral on Queens Street before continuing to walk along St George’s Street at 3.49pm.
She then walks along St Crispins Road towards Pitt Street and up St Augustines Street at 4.01pm, which was the last sighting of her on CCTV.
“We are particularly keen on hearing from anyone who may have seen Gaynor in the cathedral grounds,” Norwich policing commander Superintendent Wes Hornigold said.
Watch the footage here:
Gaynor Lord: CCTV shows missing mother’s last known moments
‘I said could I call her back and she said “yes”'
Saturday 16 December 2023 20:00 , Matt Mathers
A friend of missing Norwich woman Gaynor Lord has detailed the last phone call she received from her on the day she was last seen, Lucy Neeson reports.
Ms Lord, a mother of three, was reported missing in Norwich last Friday (8 December) after failing to return home from work.
Julie Butcher received a call from Ms Lord at 2.15pm that day but had to cut it short to speak to a client.
Speaking to Sky News on Thursday (14 December), Ms Butcher said: “I said could I call her back and she said ‘yes’.”
She later called Ms Lord but could not get through to her.
Ms Butcher said: “I wish I had never answered that call.”
Listen to the clip here:
Gaynor Lord: Friend of missing mother details last call
Recap: where was Gaynor Lord found?
Saturday 16 December 2023 19:00 , Matt Mathers
Specialist divers pulled a body from a river on Friday morning following a week-long search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord.
Police have been desperately searching for Lord since last Friday after she failed to return home from work in Norwich city centre.
Athena Stavrou reports:
Body pulled from river following a week-long search for missing mother Gaynor Lord
Last known movements of Gaynor Lord in Norwich
Saturday 16 December 2023 18:15 , Barney Davis
Timeline of Gaynor’s last known movements
Saturday 16 December 2023 17:30 , Barney Davis
Norfolk Police have confirmed the timeline of Gaynor’s movements in the city centre:
2.44pm – Gaynor is working at the Bullards Gin counter in the basement at Jarrold department store – her clothing is clearly visible
2.45-2.46pm – She leaves the store via the loading bay on Bedford Street
2.47pm – Walks onto London Street past the Cosy Club
2.48pm – Gaynor makes her way onto Queens Street and walks toward the Cathedral
2.50pm – Gaynor walks into the cathedral grounds
2.57pm – Gaynor walks along Riverside Walk
3.12pm – Gaynor is seen walking back on Riverside Walk, on to Cotman Fields and crosses Bishopgate
3.13pm – Gaynor continues to talk on Riverside Road towards the cathedral
3.22pm – Gaynor is seen on The Close at the cathedral entrance – shortly before exiting through the archway she puts her coat on
3.23pm – She is seen to walk away from the cathedral on Queens Street – here you can see a clear image of the coat she was wearing
3.49pm – This is the last sighting of Gaynor on CCTV near the Playhouse on St George’s Street
3.53pm – Walks along St Crispins Road towards Pitt Street
4.01pm – Gaynor walks up St Augustines Street
4.03pm – Walks on to Baker Street
4.07pm – The final sighting of Gaynor is on Green Hills Road/St Martins Road junction
Death not suspicious Norfolk Police say after body recovered from lake
Saturday 16 December 2023 15:55 , Barney Davis
A Home Office post-mortem examination has taken place this morning following the discovery of a body yesterday in the search for missing woman, Gaynor Lord.
The post-mortem examination has found no indications of any third-party involvement. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Gaynor’s family have been informed of this latest update and continue to be supported by specialised officers. Formal identification is due to take place tomorrow.
Chief Superintendent Dave Buckley, Norfolk’s County Policing Commander, said: “The post-mortem examination has found no signs that any other parties were involved.
“Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Gaynor’s disappearance. We will pursue all lines of enquiry to understand why she went missing.
“Our thoughts remain with Gaynor’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Wensum Park was closed throughout the investigation but has now reopened.
Police seeking answers about Gaynor’s behaviour
Saturday 16 December 2023 15:35 , Barney Davis
Norfolk Police have said that they do not know why Gaynor Lord left work early on the day she vanished.
At a media briefing Chief Superintendant Dave Buckley said: “We can’t explain some of her behaviour that day.
“We’re working really closely with family, with friends, with anybody else who might have had contact with her in the recent days or weeks to try and understand why this might have happened.
“People are very shocked by what’s happened. Nobody knows why she’s done what she’s done.”
No evidence of third party involvement after body found in Gaynor Lord search
Saturday 16 December 2023 14:39 , Barney Davis
Police have said there is no evidence of third party involvement after a body was found in the search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord.
Norfolk Police said the body of a female was recovered from the River Wensum in Norwich on Friday, a week after she disappeared.
Two members of the dive team could be seen recovering the body from the river in Norwich on Friday after marking the area of water with an orange buoy.
A Norfolk Police spokesperson said: “We’ve been able to trace Gaynor’s movements through CCTV in the city and at this stage, we’re satisfied there is no evidence that Gaynor met anybody on the way to the park.
“While this is not the outcome we wished for, our search has always predominantly focused on the river and the park.
“A post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish the cause of death, however I would reiterate that at this stage there is no evidence of third-party involvement. Nothing in our enquiries so far has changed this position.”
No evidence of third party involvement after body found in Gaynor Lord search
Recap: Body pulled from river in search for missing Norwich mother Gaynor Lord
Saturday 16 December 2023 13:51 , Barney Davis
Specialist divers pulled a body from a river on Friday morning following a week-long search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord.
Police have been desperately searching for Lord since last Friday after she failed to return home from work in Norwich city centre.
Her belongings, including a white shirt, two rings, mobile phone and glasses, were discovered in Wensum Park by a member of the public later that evening.
Read the full report by Athena Stavrou
Body pulled from river following a week-long search for missing mother Gaynor Lord
Local MP wishes ‘comfort and strength’ to family after body pulled from river
Saturday 16 December 2023 11:25 , Barney Davis
Labour MP Clive Lewis has reacted to news that a woman’s body was pulled from a river in his constituency.
He wrote: “This is awful news whether it’s Gaynor they’ve found or not.
“Someone has lost their life and their loved ones will be in pieces. My heart goes out to them, and I wish them comfort and strength.”
It came as Gaynor’s daughter also shared the devastating news that the body of a woman had been discovered, friends were quick to offer their support.One wrote: “I am so sorry to read this Charlotte. Have been thinking of you and your family non-stop the last few days.”
A childhood friend added: “So sorry to hear this Charlotte. We all have really fond memories of spending time with your family growing up. Thinking of you all.”
Dean of Norwich opens cathedral to prayers for Gaynor Lord
Saturday 16 December 2023 10:56 , Barney Davis
The Dean of Norwich, the Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock, who saw the cathedral become a major focus of the search for Gaynor Lord, issued a statement after the discovery of a body.
He said: “Following the latest updates from the police searching for Gaynor Lord, the thoughts and prayers of Norwich Cathedral remain with all her family and friends at this most distressing time.
“As always, the Cathedral is open as a place for people to come and reflect, pray or light a candle.”
It came after a body was removed from the River Wensum close to St Martins Close in Norwich.
Police had focused their search for Gaynor on the river in Wensum Park after items belonging to the mother-of-three were found at the site.
Police ‘working hard’ to uncover reason for entering water
Saturday 16 December 2023 09:43 , Barney Davis
Missing Persons Expert Charlie Hedges analyses the case of Gaynor Lord after Norfolk Police discovered a body in a nearby river.
He told GB News: “It is important to retain an open mind. Police will be working very hard to understand her circumstances or background looking for any information which can point them towards the reason why she went in the water.
“Was it voluntary? They said they ruled out third parties but clearly, they would like to know as much as possible.”
He added he expects the information to be released into the public domain at an appropriate time.
Gaynor’s husband ‘totally lost' after discovery of body
Saturday 16 December 2023 08:31 , Barney Davis
The body found in the Wensum River has not been formally identified with police treating the death as a missing-person enquiry.
Gaynor’s family are being supported by specialist officers.
A family friend told The Times: “Gaynor’s husband Clive is totally lost.
“He doesn’t understand at all what’s happened.”
Her daughter Alexandra, 22, had been desperately appealing on Facebook for help finding her mum.
She said earlier in the week: “If anyone knows anything, please do contact the police.
“We want her home.”
Gaynor’s other daughter Charlotte, 24, also shared police appeals several times on social media. Her latest tragic update is confirming a body was found.
