South Wales Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of Karen Welsh, who was found dead in her home at Lowfield Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff, by police officers on Tuesday 2 March 2010.
Officers were called to 52-year-old Karen’s home in the morning of Tuesday 2 March 2010 when concerns had been raised regarding her safety. When officers attended at the address, they forced entry and found Karen with fatal injuries.
Karen was last sighted in the street at Lowfield Drive on Sunday 28 February 2010 at 2pm and officers would like to find out what Karen’s movements were since this time.
Officers are specifically appealing for information regarding Karen’s movements between Sunday (28.02.2010) at 2pm and Tuesday (02.03.2010) morning when officers discovered her at 10.45am.
Officers are also appealing for information regarding anyone acting suspiciously in the area of Karen’s home at Lowfield Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff between the above times.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed a person at Karen’s address since Sunday.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Dorian Lloyd of the Major Crime Team said,
“I would like to reassure the community that a full police investigation is underway. Karen’s family have been devastated by this tragic incident and we would appeal to the local community to come forward with any information.
“We would like to piece together her movements from Sunday afternoon onwards. If you saw Karen or anybody else at her home address, I’d ask you to call us.”
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the Incident Room at Cardiff Central Police Station on 02920 571530 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
A 31 year old man from the Cardiff area has been arrested in connection with this incident.
HM Coroner has been informed.
